Which of the Following Systems Consists of the Brain and Spinal

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following systems consists of the brain and spinal cord?​

• A) ​Central nervous system
• B) ​Peripheral nervous system
• C) ​Autonomic nervous system

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of neurons that receive electrical impulses from other nerve cells, facilitating inter-neuronal communication.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.