ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE OF THE BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD: COMMON FEATURES AND DIFFERENCES
Keywords:
brain, spinal cord, central nervous system, neuron, nerve fibers, gray matter, white matter, reflex, nerve impulse, meninges, cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, cerebrospinal fluid, anatomy, nervous tissue.Abstract
This article discusses the anatomical structure, location, physiological functions, and interrelationship of the brain and spinal cord, which are the principal components of the central nervous system. Their common anatomical features, structural differences, and significance in regulating human body functions are also examined from a scientific perspective.
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2026-11-09
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