ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260265217
Author: McKinley
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 16, Problem 1CAL
Summary Introduction
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The nervous system is made of a complex collection of nerves. It consists of specialized cells called neurons. Neurons help in transmitting information to the brain and different parts of the body in the form of nerve impulse and electrical signals.
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