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Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To describe: The two main divisions of the vertebrate nervous system and their functions.

Introduction: Vertebrates have a very complex nervous system than invertebrates. A common roundworm has 302 neurons, whereas members of the Kingdom Animalia such as elephant, whale, and human brain have billions of neurons. Organization of neuron determines the learning ability and flexibility of the behavior in vertebrates.

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