Practice Question
Which of the following are the two major parts of the nervous system?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Peripheral nervous system and Central nervous System
Rationale:
✳️ The nervous system is divided into two major components:
🔹 Central Nervous System (CNS) – consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and integrating information.
🔹 Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) – includes all the nerves that branch out from the CNS and connect it to the rest of the body (organs, limbs, and skin).
✳️ The PNS is further subdivided into the somatic and autonomic systems, but those are not the two main divisions.
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- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Science Exam(s)
- Domain: Science~2025
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