Which of the Following Are Organs of the Central Nervous

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are organs of the central nervous system?

• A) brain and cranial nerves
• B) brain and spinal cord
• C) spinal cord and spinal nerves
• D) brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, and spinal nerves

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