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The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that connect to organs. It controls thoughts, movements, and basic functions like swallowing. The nervous system works with the endocrine system to allow the body to respond to stimuli through chemical, cellular, or behavioral changes. It responds quickly to protect the body, such as by withdrawing a hand from a hot stove without conscious thought. Signals travel through the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nerv
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