Within the central nervous system (CNS), the spinal cord provides a point of communication between the brain and peripheral structures. It is especially important as a conduit for motor control. The spinal cord further contains neural circuits that are capable of bypassing the brain to produce instant, automatic responses known as reflexes.
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