Question

the ______ nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord.
a. somatic
b. peripheral
c. sympathetic
d. central

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the structure of the nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. The somatic nervous system is part of the peripheral and controls voluntary movements. The peripheral nervous system includes nerves outside the CNS. The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic (peripheral) and deals with "fight - or - flight" responses. So the correct answer is the one related to the CNS.

Answer:

D. central