NEET Zoology Nervous System Structure MCQ Question
Which combination of statements about the human nervous system structure is correct?
The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord; the PNS comprises sensory and motor nerves.
The brain is part of the PNS; the spinal cord is mainly responsible for reflex actions.
Neurons are the main cells in the CNS, while glial cells are exclusive to the PNS.
The cerebral cortex is involved in higher brain functions; the thalamus processes sensory information.
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Detailed Explanation
The central nervous system (CNS) indeed includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system (PNS) comprises all the nerves. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the roles and components of the CNS and PNS.
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