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Definition - Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System (CNS) - portion of the nervous system that includes the brain and the spinal cord

brain and spinal cord

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Remote Ready Biology Learning Activities

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Remote Ready Biology Learning Activities has 50 remote-ready activities, which work for either your classroom or remote teaching.

 

 

   Home

   Compare Brains
      • Why?
      • Similarities
      • Differences

   Brain vs. Body Size
      • Equalize Body Size
      • Equalize Brain Size

   Brain Slices & Slides
      • Terminology
      • Sagittal Cuts
      • Main Structures
      • Magnification

   The Neuron
      • Neurons in Animals
      • What is a Neuron?
      • Fun Facts 

   Intelligence

   Neuroscience Timeline

   Links

   Glossary

   Bibliography

   Purpose
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