Chapter 6, Problem 11PI

Summary Introduction

To describe: The way in which the central nervous and peripheral nervous systems illustrates the general principle of physiology that information flows between cells, tissues, and organs is an essential feature of homeostasis and allows for integration of physiology.

Introduction: The nervous system controls and coordinates all the activities of the animals. It is classified into two major types, namely the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. The PNS includes neurons and ganglia. The primary tissue of this system is the nervous tissue.