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What are two of the most vital components of the central nervous system and two of the most vital components of the peripheral nervous system? Explain and justify why you chose these components.

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This solution discusses the vital components of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, including a justification for the importance of the given components.

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The central nervous system consists of two components which are the brain and spinal cord (Carlson, 2011). In my opinion, the most important part of the brain is the medulla. The medulla is found in the brainstem and controls breathing, heart contractions, and artery dilation, as well as some other involuntary muscular and glandular ...

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