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प्रश्न
What does the central nervous system in humans consist of? What is the job of the central nervous system?
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उत्तर
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord. It is responsible for the coordination and control of the activities of the nervous system. It directs incoming messages to the motor neurons which are connected to the part of the body that will respond to a stimulus.
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