Chapter 2: The Nervous System
The nervous system is the main system that aids in the body’s regulation of external and internal stimuli.1 The organs of the nervous system include
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The nervous system is the main system that aids in the body’s regulation of external and internal stimuli.1 The organs of the nervous system include
Fitness professionals must have a basic understanding of skeletal system anatomy due to the key role it plays in all aspects of human life, including