WAEC Biology 2006 Question 22

Question 22

Nervous Coordination

The central nervous system in humans is made up of the

  1. A.brain, medulla oblongata and nerves
  2. B.brain, spinal cord and cranial nerves
  3. C.brain and spinal nerves
  4. D.brain and spinal cord
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (brain and spinal cord)

Explanation

The CNS is only the brain and spinal cord; the nerves that branch from them form the peripheral nervous system.