Pharmacology and Nursing Process (Custom Package)
Pharmacology and Nursing Process (Custom Package)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323689298
Author: LILLEY
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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Chapter 12, Problem 1O
Summary Introduction

To define:

The function of the central nervous system.

Introduction:

The nervous system contains fibers and the network of nerve cells involved in transmitting the nerve impulses. The nervous system is made up of two main parts that include a central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The part of the central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord.

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The function of the central nervous system:

  1. 1. It controls the body functions and the mind.
  2. 2. The brain is the part of a central nervous system that is responsible for the thoughts and interprets with the external environment.
  3. 3. The central nervous system is indicating the sensory information.
Conclusion

The nervous system is most important as it is involved in controlling the body and communicates with the other parts of the body.

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