Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The nervous system not only consists of CNS and PNS, but also ANS. ANS (autonomic nervous system), which is the part of the PNS (peripheral nervous system). This part of the nervous system also has an integral part in processing the information.

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