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Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The basic structure and function of the nervous system involve its organization into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which processes information; and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), comprising nerves that connect the CNS to every other part of the body, facilitating communication. It operates by transmitting electrical and chemical signals to control bodily functions and respond to internal and external environments.

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