Neuroscience, also known as neural science, is the study of the nervous system, its structure, and how it functions. The nervous system includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the sensory and motor nerve cells throughout the body. These three components work together to create and regulate emotion, thought, and behavior.  The field of neuroscience helps us understand what takes place inside the body on a physiological level during moments of joy as well as moments of sufferi