The central nervous system (CNS) consists of
A) spinal and cranial nerves.
B) the brain and spinal cord.
C) the cerebrum and cerebellum.
D) nerves in the upper and lower limbs.

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The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is responsible for processing and coordinating sensory input and motor output. The spinal and cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The cerebrum and cerebellum are specific regions within the brain, not the entirety of the CNS. Nerves in the upper and lower limbs are part of the PNS.

The Central Nervous System (CNS) Consists of