DIVISIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
hen we think of the nervous system, our thoughts immediately go to the brain. The brain is a hive of neuronal activity, with billions of interwoven neurons firing to preserve and recall memories, coordinate thoughts and speech and plan future actions. Along with the spinal cord, the bone-clad parts of our nervous system are called the central nervous system. The majority of our neurons are shielded behind protective fluid and bone, where they receive signals from and dictate to organs around the body. However, the signals sent from the central nervous system must have some means of reaching their target organs. For
