Central nervous system

/sˈɛntɹəl nˈɜːvəs sˈɪstəm/

[noun]

[NOUN]

the complex network of the brain and spinal cord that controls and coordinates bodily functions and processes

synonyms : CNS

systema nervosum centrale

What is "central nervous system"?

The central nervous system is a vital component of the human body. It encompasses the brain and spinal cord, which serve as the command center and communication hub for the entire nervous system. The brain, enclosed within the skull, controls a wide range of functions, including cognition, memory, and sensory perception. The spinal cord, protected by the spinal column, connects the brain to the peripheral nervous system and facilitates the transmission of signals between the body and the brain. The central nervous system is responsible for coordinating and integrating various bodily processes, allowing for the regulation of movement, organ function, and overall homeostasis.

Examples

1. Those are the Central Nervous System switches.

2. It can affect the Central Nervous System which is the brain and spinal cord and the heart.

3. Your brain is the Central Nervous System or CNS, but you also have a Peripheral Nervous System, which branches off from your spinal cord and is never abbreviated.

4. Inhibitory neurotransmitters, something called GABA, gamma-Aminobutyric acid, and glycine are the two major CNS, Central Nervous System neurotransmitters.