The brain and spinal cord make up the
A)peripheral nerves
B)central nervous system
C)afferent system
D)efferent system
E)receptors

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The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. Choice A is incorrect because peripheral nerves refer to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Choice C refers to the system responsible for carrying sensory information from the body to the brain and spinal cord, while Choice D refers to the system responsible for carrying motor information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands. Choice E refers to specialized cells in the body that respond to stimuli and send signals to the nervous system.

The Brain and Spinal Cord Make Up the