The two parts of the central nervous system are the brain and the __________.

A) brain stem
B) nerves
C) autonomic nervous system
D) spinal cord

Central Nervous System

the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain. The spinal cord is a major part of the central nervous system and mediates reflex actions and transmits nerve signals to and from the brain.