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| an extensive network of specialized cells that carries information to and from all parts of the body |
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| The Brain and spinal cord |
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| Peripheral Nervous System |
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| Transmits information to and from the central nervous system |
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| Interprets and stores information and sends orders to muscles, glands, and organs. |
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| Pathway Connecting the brain and the peripheral nervous system |
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| Automatically regulates glands, internal organs, and blood vessels, pupil dilation, digestion, and bood pressure |
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| Carries sensory information and controls movement of the skeletal muscles |
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| Maintains body functions under ordinary conditions; saves energy |
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| Prepares the body to react and expend energy in times of stress |
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