Which of the following cavities contains a component of the central nervous system?
A. abdominal
B. pelvic
C. cranial
D. thoracic
The CNS is contained within the dorsal body cavity, with the brain housed in the cranial cavity and the spinal cord in the spinal canal.
In vertebrates, the brain is protected by the skull, while the spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae. The brain and spinal cord are both enclosed in the meninges.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.