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    The nervous system is what helps communicate with the entire body and its activities. The nervous system is made up of two major parts of the system; the central and the peripheral. The central nervous system (CNS) is made of the brain and spinal cord, (Get Healthy Stay Healthy, n.d). The job of the CNS is that is to integrate the information that is coming back from the body and peripheral nervous system. It works subconsciously and consciously to control all the activities. The work that the peripheral

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    The general structure of the nervous system is known as the “anatomy of the nervous system” (neuroanatomy). The acts of human beings are guided by controls through the nervous system. A human being’s response to its environment is also through controlled guiding and thoughts (Pinel, 2013). The peripheral nervous system or PNS and central nervous system or CNS are important parts of our nervous systems within hollow tube holding the CNS and PNS of our nervous system (Pinel, 2013). There are subdivisions

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    the nervous are the main reason why we are different. so what is the nervous system. The nervous system is the most complex part of the body, as they govern our thoughts, feelings, and bodily functions. It is an important factor in science and our life.The studies of the nervous system helped lower death rates from heart disease, stroke, accidents, etc. Neurons live both in and outside the central nervous system. Understanding how the neurons work is vital to understanding the nervous system. Our

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    Running head: NERVOUS SYSTEM AND REWARD PATHWAY Nervous System and Reward Pathway Jason Otero CCRI-Warwick Abstract This research paper is a compilation of information gathered during lectures and through the web on the Nervous System and the Reward Pathway. This paper examines the structure of these systems, their discovery and the effects that drugs have on influencing these systems and how addictions are formed. Nervous System and Reward Pathway The nervous system is broken down into

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    The nervous system is home to two major compartments, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system contains a total of 43 pair of nerves branching from the spinal cord that distribute signals to the entire body. The neurons that travel through those nerves are divided into two pathways, afferent and efferent. Afferent neurons travel up the spinal cord by entering through dorsal roots and

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    There are two major subdivision of the nervous system, the Central nervous system (CNS) which consist of the brain and the spinal cord and the Peripheral nervous system(PNS) consisting of the neutral tissues outside the brain and the spinal cord. The Central Nervous System integrates and coordinates all bodily functions, process all incoming messages and send commands to different body parts. Sending and receiving messages through the spinal cord and the part of the spinal column called a trunk

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    The nervous system of Anniyas is a complicated network of nerve cells interlaced with one another and specialized cells performing one of the most complex functions in the bodies of Anniya. The nervous system serves as a network of communication to many organs of the body, and it also functions as a control system to maintain homeostasis of the Anniyas’ bodies. It controls numerous body activities through stimuli, hormones, and other methods. As the internal and external environment change, the nervous

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    the structures of the brain, and the behaviors that come out of that. The nervous system is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. From humans to animals, the nervous system functions in ways that will benefit us. The nervous system is divided into two major systems that function together. Those two systems are the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The major components in central nervous system are the brain and the spinal cord. The size of the human brain amazes me

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    Nervous System Vs CNS

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    The nervous system is figuratively a command center of various organisms, including humans, in which its primary role is to receive and send messages. These messages are carried by nerve cells, known as neurons. The two major components of the system are the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) (Eunice Kenedy Shiver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 2013). Previous educational research demonstrate that the CNS contains the brain and the spinal

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    Judy Vang Professor Aaron Biol-5-20345, MW 12:30-11:45am 26 Aug. 2016 Homework 2 Concept Review questions: 1. Distinguish between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) is the command center, comprising of the spinal cord and the brain. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) carries out those commands and comprises of all the nerves outside of the CNS. 2. Describe, in terms of the opening and closing of ion channels and the subsequent diffusion

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