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1.2: The Nervous System

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The Nervous System

The nervous system is the body's wiring: a vast network of specialized cells (neurons) that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body. It has two major divisions, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, and each of those subdivides further. Knowing this hierarchy matters because every function (digestion, blinking, fight-or-flight) belongs to a specific subdivision.

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