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What are the two types of nervous system in the human body? Name the components of each of them.
What are the two types of nervous system in the human body? Name the components of each of them.
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The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS includes all other nerves extending from the CNS.
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The two types of nervous systems in the human body are:
1. Central Nervous System (CNS): Composed of the brain and spinal cord, the CNS processes and integrates information from the body and sends signals to the rest of the body.
2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Composed of all the nerves that branch off the spinal cord and brain, the PNS connects the CNS to limbs and organs.
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