The Division of the Nervous System That Allows the Brain

question 87

Multiple Choice

The division of the nervous system that allows the brain and the spinal cord to communicate with the sensory systems of the eyes,ears,skin,and mouth,and allows the brain and spinal cord to control the muscles and glands of the body is called the:

• A)peripheral nervous system.
• B)central nervous system.
• C)somatic nervous system.
• D)autonomic nervous system.

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Definitions:

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