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  1. Nervous System: What It Is, Parts, Function & Disorders

    Nov 16, 2023 · Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord and nerves. It carries messages between your brain and the rest of your body.

  2. What are the parts of the nervous system? - NICHD

    Aug 9, 2018 · What are the parts of the nervous system? The nervous system has two main parts: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous …

  3. Nervous system - Wikipedia

    In vertebrates, it consists of two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.

  4. Nervous system | Definition, Function, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 6, 2025 · Nervous system, organized group of cells specialized for the conduction of electrochemical stimuli from sensory receptors. The nervous system allows for the almost …

  5. 12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System

    The nervous system can be divided into two major regions: the central and peripheral nervous systems. The central nervous system (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral …

  6. Overview of the Nervous System - The Merck Manuals

    The nervous system has 2 distinct parts: the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord).

  7. Overview of the nervous system: Structure and function | Kenhub

    Nov 3, 2023 · Neurons, or nerve cell, are the main structural and functional units of the nervous system. Every neuron consists of a body (soma) and a number of processes (neurites). The …

  8. What You Need to Know About the Nervous System - Verywell …

    Dec 26, 2025 · The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system with motor, sensory, and autonomic nerves.

  9. Interactive Guide to the Nervous System | Innerbody

    Dec 31, 2025 · The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all of the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body. Together, these organs are …

  10. 3.2 Parts of the Nervous System – Human Biology

    The nervous system can be divided into two major subdivisions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), shown in Figure 1. The CNS is comprised of …