Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The anatomical and functional differences between gray matter and white matter of the brain.
Introduction: The nervous system of humans is composed of CNS and PNS. CNS stands for “Central nervous system,” and it is composed of the brain and the spinal cord. PNS stands for “Peripheral nervous system,” and it contains the neurons that connect the brain and spinal cord and other parts of the body. The CNS is composed of white and gray matter.
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