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Question
Neural system and computers share certain common features. Comment in five lines. (Hint: CPU, input-output devices).
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Solution
Neural systems and computers share certain common features. The neural system has brain as a command and control centre similar to the computer that has a CPU (Central processing unit). Sensory organs are input devices of neural system like the mouse and keyboard of the computer. Responses of the body are the output of the neural system like the data analysis and typed material of the computer. Nerves are comparable to the wires of computers.
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