The brain and spinal cord make up the

reflex pathway.
peripheral nervous system.
central nervous system.
the fight-or-flight response
is it b?

Is it A

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No.

Is it C

Actually, the correct answer is c) the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system.

To arrive at this answer, you can recall basic knowledge about the components of the nervous system. The central nervous system, or CNS, is responsible for processing and coordinating information within the body. It consists of the brain, which is located within the skull, and the spinal cord, which runs down the back and is protected by the vertebrae. The CNS controls both voluntary actions (such as moving a limb) and involuntary actions (such as regulating heart rate).

On the other hand, the peripheral nervous system (option b) includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It connects the CNS to the rest of the body, allowing for the transmission of sensory information to the CNS and the execution of motor commands from the CNS to the muscles and organs.

The reflex pathway (option a) refers specifically to the pathway involved in a reflex action, which bypasses the brain and instead involves a simple circuit between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron within the spinal cord. This enables rapid, involuntary responses to certain stimuli.

The fight-or-flight response (option d) is a physiological reaction triggered by the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system in response to a perceived threat or stress. It involves several bodily changes, such as increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and heightened awareness, preparing the body for physical action.

Therefore, based on this explanation, the correct answer is c) the central nervous system.

1 A or C

2 B or C
3 Not C
4 Not C

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