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Nervous System: What Is, Sections, Functions, and Diseases

What Is The Nervous System?

The nervous system is a complex structure that can be divided into various parts. The system is divided into subsystems that work together with each other and with the different parts of the body. Two essential structures of the nervous system can be distinguished: the peripheral and central nervous systems. Every part of the nervous system has vital functions. The brain’s functions include thought processing, memory, reactions, emotions, and control of the body and its reflexes.

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