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| The rostral-most and largest part of the brain. It is split into two hemispheres, associated with their respective sides of the body. |
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| Behind Cerebrum, it is the part of the brain which is concerned with movements. |
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| The part of the brain which controls breathing, consciousness, and body temperature. |
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| It is the sensory center in the spinal cord. |
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| The motor center in the spinal cord. |
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| Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) |
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| All parts of the nervous system other than the brain and spinal cord comprise the peripheral system. It is split into two parts: somatic and visceral. |
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| All spinal nerves that innervate the skin, the joints, and the muscles that are under voluntary control. |
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| Involuntary movements, like blinking. Also called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). |
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| Membranes between the CNS and skull/vetrebral column. Consists of dura mater (outer), arachnoid membrane, and the pia mater. |
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| Fluid filled canals and caverns in the brain. |
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| Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) |
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| Fluid found in sub-arachnoid space as well as in the ventricular system. |
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