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Basic Microbiology and Nervous System Concepts

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  • What does CNS stand for and what is its function?

    CNS stands for Central Nervous System, which includes the brain and spinal cord and is responsible for processing information.

  • What does PNS stand for and what is its role?

    PNS stands for Peripheral Nervous System, consisting of nerves outside the CNS that carry messages to and from the CNS.

  • What is gray matter composed of?

    Gray matter is mostly composed of neuron cell bodies.

  • What is white matter composed of?

    White matter is mostly composed of myelinated axons.