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Psychologists who aim to study the human mind require a basic understanding of the two primary subdivisions of the nervous system:
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) 

Parts of the Nervous System

- Bacterial Meningitis
- *Clostridium*-Associated Diseases
- Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy)
- Listeriosis

Bacterial Infections of the Nervous System

- Arboviral Encephalitis
- Zika Virus Infection
- Rabies
- Poliomyelitis
- Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies

Acellular Diseases of the Nervous System

- Cryptococcal Meningitis
- Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
- Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis
- Human African Trypanosomiasis
- Neurotoxoplasmosis
- Neurocysticercosis

Fungal Infections of the Nervous System

The nervous system is comprised of two primary cell types: neurons and glial cells. Neurons act as the main information processors, and the communication between them is essential for all nervous system functions. Glial cells, or glia, primarily serve in supporting roles for the neurons.

Cells of the Nervous System

Comprising the brain and the spinal cord, the Central Nervous System (CNS) serves as a primary division of the broader nervous system. Anatomical illustrations highlight its centralized location within the human body.

Central Nervous System (CNS)

The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is a major division of the nervous system consisting of nerves located in the periphery of the body, which includes everything outside the central nervous system (CNS). These thick bundles of axons carry messages back and forth between the CNS and the body's muscles, organs, and senses.

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Imagine you see a glass of water on a table and decide to take a drink. Your eyes send the visual information, your brain makes the decision, and a signal is sent to your arm and hand muscles to reach out and grasp the glass. How do the two primary subdivisions of the nervous system work together to accomplish this action?

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