What we do Central Nervous System
The brain and spinal cord constitute the central nervous system and are part of the broader nervous system, which also includes the peripheral nervous system.
The central nervous system (CNS) controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: the brain and the spinal cord. The brain is the center of our thoughts, the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement. The spinal cord is the highway for communication between the body and the brain. When the spinal cord is injured, the exchange of information between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted. If neurons are damaged it can lead to neurological disorder.
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