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Chapter 11, Problem 1MC
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To determine:

The structures that are not part of the central nervous system:

(a) The brain

(b) A nerve

(c) The spinal cord

(d) A tract

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Answer to Problem 1MC

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(b) A nerve

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The nerve consists of one or more bundles of fibers. It transmits the impulses of sensation to the brain. It allows communication between the brain and the body parts. It is not a part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is included in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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