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  • The brain is the control center of the nervous system.
  • The spinal cord connects the brain to nerves throughout the body, transmitting messages between them.
  • Nerves are bundles of nerve fibers that transmit electrical impulses from one part of the body to another.
  • Neurons are specialized cells that make up the nervous system and communicate with other neurons through synapses.
  • Reflexes are automatic responses triggered by sensory input without conscious thought or decision-making.
  • Sensation refers to the ability to perceive stimuli such as touch, temperature, pain, pressure, vibrations, and movement.
  • The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, breathing, digestion, and blood pressure.
  • Motor function involves controlling voluntary movements and coordinating muscle contractions.
  • Homeostasis is the maintenance of stable internal conditions within an organism despite external changes.
  • Motor functions involve voluntary movements controlled by the central nervous system (CNS).
  • The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and muscle control.
  • Muscle tone is the level of tension in muscles at rest, which can be increased or decreased depending on the situation.
  • BIMSTEC stands for Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. It is an economic and technical cooperation organization of seven countries of South Asia and South East Asia.