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Overview of the Central Nervous System by sheinelle is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is divided into four main regions - the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brainstem, and cerebellum. The cerebral hemispheres contain the cortex which is involved in higher functions like memory, thought, and language. The brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls vital functions. The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body and is divided into the somatic and autonom
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