Functions of the human nervous system

• Detects and reacts to stimuli that occur inside or outside the body
• Communicate with other parts of the body through signal transmission

The human nervous system consists of

• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Nerve networks throughout the body

The human nervous system is divided into two types:

• The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord
• The peripheral nervous system consists of a network of nerves