Which Statement Reflects Appropriate Understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects appropriate understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system?

• A) The brain is a network of nerve cells called axons.
• B) The central nervous system consists of the brain only.
• C) The peripheral nervous system consists of the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves.
• D) Gray matter consists of axons that are coated with myelin,which allows nerve impulses to travel rapidly.

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