The central nervous system (CNS) is the portion of nerve tissue in vertebrates that consists of the brain and spinal cord. Anatomically, it is centrally positioned along the midline axis of the body. Functionally, the CNS serves a central role in receiving, processing, and coordinating responses to information from peripheral (outlying) sensory inputs.
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