Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 40, Problem 4TYK
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The nervous system of humans consists of cells and nerves just like a network. This system helps communicate one region of the body to another via electrical signals, which is a very fast communication system over the chemical communication between cells.

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