Nervous system organization

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Science: Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Question

Which structures belong to the central nervous system in a diagram of the body? Select all that apply.

Brain✓ Correct

The brain is a central nervous system structure.
Spinal cord✓ Correct

The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system.
Cranial nerves✗ Incorrect

Cranial nerves are classified as peripheral nervous system structures.
Spinal nerves✗ Incorrect

Spinal nerves belong to the peripheral nervous system.
Peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord✗ Incorrect

Nerves outside those central structures are part of the peripheral division.

Answer

A. Brain · B. Spinal cord

Rationale

The central division consists of the brain and spinal cord. Nerves branching from them form part of the peripheral division.

RememberThe brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system.

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Adapted from Open RN Health Alterations: Chapter 9 Nervous System Alterations Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Nervous System; Review of Anatomy & Physiology of the Nervous System › Peripheral Nervous System · 2024
Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 6 Neurological Assessment Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · BASIC NEUROLOGICAL CONCEPTS · 2nd edition, 2023

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