Question: what is the central nervous system? 

Answer: It starts at the "brain stem," located at the base of you brain and it runs down your back inside the spinal column.\nThis 'nervous system' controls your breathing, sense and regulates your feelings, and determines the needs of your body.\n\nDamage it, and you're a vegetable.
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