Which statement best describes the relationship between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?
A)The central nervous system carries out the commands;the peripheral nervous system is the command center.
B)The central nervous system is the command center;the peripheral nervous system carries out the commands.
C)The central nervous system consumes the fuel;the peripheral nervous system is the fuel station.
D)The central nervous system is the fuel station;the peripheral nervous system consumes the fuel.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for receiving, processing, and sending out information. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all the nerves outside the CNS and is responsible for carrying information to and from the CNS. Therefore, the CNS is like the command center, while the PNS carries out the commands. Hence, option B is the correct option.

Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between the Central Nervous