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The Brain and Nervous System

Some neurological disorders generally affect older people and the elderly. Some affect infants, kids, teens, or people of any age. Seizures and migraines are two neurological disorders that can affect people of any age. To understand the impact that seizures, migraines, and other neurological disorders can have, first let’s take a closer look at how the nervous system works. The Nervous System The nervous system is divided into two parts. The central nervous system (CNS) is the command center. Made up of the brain and the spinal cord that runs down your back, the central nervous system is the boss of you. But, like any boss, it

Nervous System

central nervous system brain spinal cord

central nervous system brain spinal cord

peripheral nervous system

peripheral nervous system

ganglia nerves

ganglia nerves

The human nervous system in a woman (left) and man (right).

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