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The CNS as the body's control centre

The CNS as the body's control centre

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system with sensory input to the brain and spinal cord, processing in the spinal cord or brain, and motor output to muscles and glands including a withdrawal reflex pathway The central nervous system, or CNS, is made up of the brain and spinal cord. It acts as the body's control centre by receiving information, processing it, and coordinating responses.

Central nervous system and neurotransmitters Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Central nervous system and neurotransmitters

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A Level Psychology Central nervous system and neurotransmitters for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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