Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Chapter 16, Problem 2RFT
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The brain and the spinal cord are classified as parts of the CNS (central nervous system). These two structures contain billions of neurons along with their synapses. The brain, in contrast to the spinal cord, contains more synapses, which are quite adaptable in terms of signal processing.
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