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The nervous system, comprising the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), is a complex network of nerves and cells transmitting signals between different body parts. It is crucial in regulating bodily functions, perceiving the environment, and allowing for conscious thought and action.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Nervous System. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/nervous-system/
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