Spinal cord is the part of the central nervous system that functions as the link between the peripheral nervous system and the brain.
The prime function of the spinal cord is to connect a huge segment of the peripheral nervous system with the brain. It also sends the data achieved by the spinal cord via physical neurons to the brain. It also conducts neural signal between the body and the brain.
Idk according to hawthorne but according to Christianity consequences are hell and redeemed by knowing jesus. idk if hawthorne was a Christian tho maybe google it but hope this helps you :)