Considering everything it does, the human brain is incredibly compact, weighing just 3 pounds. Its many folds and grooves, though, provide it with the additional surface area necessary for storing all of the body's important information.The spinal cord, on the other hand, is a long bundle of nerve tissue about 45 cm long and 2 cm thick. It extends from the lower part of the brain down through spine. Along the way, various nerves branch out to the entire body. These make up the peripheral nervous system.Our nervous system enables us to sense, feel, see, hear, smell and consciously witness all the processes of our life and therefore is one of the most awesome things ever.!