The central nervous system includes which of the following?
A) brain and spinal cord
B) muscles
C) peripheral nerves
D) receptors

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The central nervous system includes the brain and the spinal cord, which are responsible for receiving and processing sensory information, initiating motor responses, and coordinating a wide range of bodily functions.

The other options are not part of the central nervous system: 
B) Muscles are part of the musculoskeletal system, which works in conjunction with the nervous system to enable movement. 
C) Peripheral nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord that connect the CNS to the rest of the body. 
D) Receptors are specialized cells that detect stimuli and transmit signals to the nervous system, but they are not part of the CNS.

The Central Nervous System Includes Which of the Following