Question

The central nervous system _____________________.

Answer 1

includes the brain and spinal cord

Answer 2

The "central nervous system" includes brain and spinal cord.

Explanation:  

Central nervous system receives and sends the signals to the body. It is the central element of the nervous system where the signals are processed and appropriate responses are sent by the nerves to various parts of body.

Both "sensory and motor neurons" are connected to central nervous system by periferal nervous system so that the central nervous system can remain connected to other part of the body. It only includes brain and spinal cord where brain is responsible for processing the five senses and sending the outputs according to to the the past exposure, knowledge, memory, emotions and inferences drawn from the experiences.