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Quick Lesson – Nervous System
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Main Function Is the main information processing center of animals Controls all functions of the body in some way Is the part of you that thinks
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Central Nervous System
The brain – the main organ of the nervous system The spinal cord – a bundle of nerve cells that runs from the brain down the back. The CNS – Central Nervous System is comprised of the brain and spinal cord.
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Peripheral Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) All other nerves running through the body Responsible for communicating information to and from the CNS
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Nerve Cell Main cell of the nervous system Can be extremely long up to several feet Uses electricity to communicate
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