Zoom out: The big picture. Your brain is physically connected to the rest of your body. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system, while the network of related cells in the rest of your body is the peripheral nervous system.. Your eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin constantly send information to your brain about what their sensory receptors detect in the world around you. More @Wikipedia
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