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BookmarkThe central nervous system (CNS) represents the largest part of the nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord.
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Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in the control of behavior.
The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity, with the brain within the cranial subcavity, and the spinal cord in the spinal cavity..
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