ABSTRACT

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7.1.1 Function of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

The central nervous system (CNS) is responsible for the regulation of the body’s processes and systems to remain homeostatic (Zhong and Bellamkonda, 2008). The peripheral nervous system (PNS) provides a pathway for messages to and from the CNS, which allows the brain, spine, and the entire body to communicate (Daly et al., 2012).