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

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The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system (CNS). The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary movements of smooth muscles and glands. The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves outside of the CNS that transmit sensory and motor information.

The Brain and Spinal Cord Make Up the _____ Nervous