The two main divisions of the nervous system are the __________ and __________.
A) brain; spinal cord
B) autonomic nervous system; somatic nervous system
C) peripheral nervous system; central nervous system
D) glands; muscles

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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS) are the two main divisions of the nervous system. The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes all the nerves outside the CNS, such as cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and peripheral ganglia. Choice A only includes two parts of the CNS, while choice B refers to two functional divisions of the PNS, not the entire nervous system. Choice D is incorrect because glands and muscles are not divisions of the nervous system.

The Two Main Divisions of the Nervous System Are the __________