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Let’s first start our discussion of the nervous system by describing how a neuron works. After that is answered please answer the next questions (below).

How do neurons communicate with each other?

What is a nerve? Identify different nerves and where they are located.

Identify the different regions of the brain and what each one does (choose one).

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