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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms

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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems

Nervous System Injuries

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Nervous System Injuries

The nervous system controls communication in the body. It includes the central nervous system (CNS)—the brain and spinal cord—and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which connects the CNS to the rest of the body. This system enables movement, sensation, thought, and res...

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The nervous system controls how you think, move, and feel by sending signals between your brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body.

But accidents like car crashes, falls, or diving into shallow water can seriously damage this system.

For example, a concussion is a mild brain injury that can happen during sports if someone is hi...

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Nervous SystemCentral Nervous SystemPeripheral Nervous SystemBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryNerve DamageNeural CommunicationCause and EffectScience and Engineering PracticesCrosscutting Concepts

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