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Nervous System
The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals throughout the body and control brain function.
Key Facts
- Comprises the brain and spinal cord which coordinate all voluntary and involuntary functions.
- Neurons require constant oxygen and glucose delivery to maintain electrical signaling.
- Vascular accidents cause localized tissue death based on the specific brain region affected.
- Neurologic deficits directly reflect the anatomical location of the circulatory interruption.