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Mention, where in the human body are the following located and state their main functions:
(a) Corpus callosum
(b) Central canal

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(a) Corpus callosum is located in the brain. Its main function is to transfer information from one hemisphere to the other.
(b)
The central canal is located in the center of the spinal cord. Which runs the entire length and is continuous with the cavities of the brain. It is also filled with cerebrospinal fluid which acts as a shockproof cushion and forms a medium for the exchange of food materials, waste products, and respiratory gases with neurons.

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