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A person accidentally touches a hot surface and immediately pulls their hand away. This reflex action involves sensory information traveling to the spinal cord, which then sends a command back to the muscles in the arm. How does this scenario illustrate the distinct functions of the two major subdivisions of the nervous system?
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A person accidentally touches a hot surface and immediately pulls their hand away. This reflex action involves sensory information traveling to the spinal cord, which then sends a command back to the muscles in the arm. How does this scenario illustrate the distinct functions of the two major subdivisions of the nervous system?
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)