The brain and spinal cord comprise the ____ nervous system.
A) peripheral
B) sympathetic
C) central
D) primary

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The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system, which is responsible for receiving, processing, and responding to sensory information. The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body, and the sympathetic nervous system controls the body's involuntary response to stress. "Primary" is not a recognized term for a part of the nervous system.

The Brain and Spinal Cord Comprise the ____ Nervous System