Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 10TY
Summary Introduction
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The nervous system not only consists of CNS and PNS, but also ANS. ANS (autonomic nervous system), which is the part of the PNS (peripheral nervous system). This part of the nervous system also has an integral part in processing the information.
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