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Discuss the human nervous system, with reference to its structure, function and information flow.
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Discuss the Human Nervous System, with Reference to its Structure, Function and Information Flow By Mitali Roy There is a relationship between the structure of the human nervous system, its function and its information flow. The human nervous system is structured and is the most complex system in the body. It is composed of cells arranged in networks and circuits to process information. (Purves et al, 2001) It consists of the brain, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves and these are organised to detect changes in the external and the internal environments, process these changes and then to make the appropriate response to it. (Adds et al, 2000) The brain and spinal cord are part of the central nervous system (CNS) and their job is to integrate sensory information from various receptors and to give an appropriate response to it. (Toole et al, 1991) Paired nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system and they connect...
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