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Please list the major components of the nervous system and give a brief description of their function.

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This solution explains the major components and divisions of the nervous system, including their basic functions and a diagram. The answer is presented at a first-year level.

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Our nervous system consists of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The CNS comprises the brain and spinal cord. These components basically act as the command centre for behaviour: they control everything that you do, from ...

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