Explain the organization of the nervous system. Be as detailed as possible and be sure to include in your answer the divisions, structures or organs involved, direction of the transmission of information where appropriate and specific examples for each type of components within the organizational units.
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The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are responsible for processing and integrating information received from the PNS. The brain is the control center of the nervous system, and it is divided into different regions that are responsible for Show more…
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