The brain and spinal cord together make up the _____ nervous system.
A) autonomic
B) peripheral
C) central
D) somatic

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The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions, such as breathing and heart rate, while the peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord to all parts of the body. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions, such as movement of the limbs.

The Brain and Spinal Cord Together Make Up the _____