Explain how the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system differ structurally

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Structurally, the central and peripheral nervous systems include different parts. The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all parts of the nervous system outside of the CNS. It consists mainly of the nerves that extend from the spinal cord and brain, called spinal nerves and cranial nerves.

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