Central Nervous System
Definition
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is responsible for processing information received from all parts of the body.
Analogy
Consider the CNS as the government of a country. Just like how a government makes decisions based on information it receives, the CNS processes information it gets from different parts of the body and makes decisions accordingly.
Related terms
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): This is like the citizens who send their feedback to the government (CNS). It connects all parts of the body to CNS.
Neurons: These are like individual citizens sending messages. They are nerve cells that transmit signals throughout our bodies.
Spinal Cord: This acts as a highway for communication between body and brain, just like how highways connect cities in a country.
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