HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 4CC
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To determine: The structure of the CNS that is equivalent to a peripheral nerve.
Introduction: The nervous system is the part of the body that regulates the coordination between different parts,organs, and organ systems of the body. There are two parts of the nervous system, namely central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) includes brain and spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system includes the nerves that spread across the body.
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