In combination, the brain and spinal cord make up the:
A) peripheral nervous system.
B) autonomic nervous system.
C) central nervous system.
D) somatic nervous system.

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The brain and spinal cord are the main components of the central nervous system, which is responsible for receiving, interpreting, and sending messages throughout the body. The peripheral nervous system (A) consists of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. The autonomic nervous system (B) is a subset of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion. The somatic nervous system (D) is also a part of the peripheral nervous system but it controls voluntary movements and sensory information.

In Combination, the Brain and Spinal Cord Make Up The