Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Nervous System Is

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true?

• A)All portions of the nervous system are composed of nervous tissue.
• B)Motor nerves carry commands to muscles and glands.
• C)Cranial and spinal nerves are part of the central nervous system.
• D)Sensory nerves carry information to the central nervous system.

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Definitions:

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The muscular tube that conveys food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach, playing a vital role in digestion.