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In this solution, the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous Systems are defined, described in terms of functioning, and real life examples are given. Practical examples and simple descriptions allow the reader to understand the concepts at a basic level.

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The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the principal part of the nervous system, and the part that integrates information received and then coordinates a corresponding behavioral response. The brain and the spinal cord are the components of the CNS. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consists of the nerves of the body outside of the brain ...

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