NEET Zoology Nervous System Structure MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations accurately describe the structure and function of the human nervous system?
The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord; it processes and controls information.
The peripheral nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord; it is responsible for information processing.
Neurons are the main units of the nervous system, responsible for receiving and transmitting stimuli.
The forebrain is primarily composed of the spinal cord and is responsible for reflex actions.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, is indeed responsible for processing and controlling information (Chunk 2). Neurons are specialized cells that detect and transmit stimuli, but the peripheral nervous system (PNS) does not include the brain and spinal cord (Chunk 3).
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