BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 24, Problem 2PIT
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The addition of words myelin and axons to the concept map.

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The nervous system of vertebrates is divided into two main classes: the central and peripheral nervous system. The brain and spinal cord are two components of the central nervous system. They help in sensory information integration and in coordinating the responses of the body. The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves. They help in transmitting information between the central nervous system and other parts of the body.

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