Psychology / Unit 2 Psych 0186 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Central Nervous System
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The idea
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord.
In practice
A signal from the hand reaches the spinal cord and enters the central nervous system at that point.
Where people slip
The dividing line is anatomical, not functional. Both divisions are involved in nearly every behavior.
Your place on the trail
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