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Central nervous system

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System in humans is the brain and spinal column. The nerves that connect the CNS to the limbs, organs and the outside world is the peripheral nervous system.

Dr. Robert Stewart reviewed this

46 year experience in Clinical Psychology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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