What are the functions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons for the nervous system? What does each one do for the nervous system?

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Shantelle
Oct 8, 2017

Refer to explanation.

Explanation:

Brain: CNS, main processing center, enables thoughts, emotions, memory
Spinal chord: CNS, links brain to motor and sensory divisions
Nerves: PNS, provides pathway for electrical impulses to reach organs
Neurons: transmits information from CNS to nerve cells and muscle

They are all responsible for the control and communication of the body.

CNS = Central Nervous System
PNS = Peripheral Nervous System

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