nervous system
noun
: the bodily system that in vertebrates is made up of the brain and spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and parts of the receptor organs and that receives and interprets stimuli and transmits impulses to the effector organs see autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system
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In it, scientists exposed brain cells to 28 chemicals known to interfere with the development of the nervous system.
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Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2024
But even here, there are differences separating species: What does the nervous system do with signals from its nociceptors?
—Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Lance Neal, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
In recent years, however, researchers have begun to acknowledge that consciousness may also be widespread among animals that are very different from us, including invertebrates with completely different and far simpler nervous systems.
—Quanta Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
For example, dogs need Vitamin B6 for immune response and nervous system function.
—Edward Munch, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Before bed, consciously soothe your nervous system with relaxation techniques like meditative deep breathing, calming yoga flows, and body scans.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
By supporting your nervous system, these vitamins heal the nerves that are often times damaged by inflammation in the brain.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Small trampolines, swings, scooters and other activities that regulate his nervous system will feel like a relief to both you and your child.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s literally built into my nervous system at this point.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2024
But even here, there are differences separating species: What does the nervous system do with signals from its nociceptors?
—Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Lance Neal, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
In recent years, however, researchers have begun to acknowledge that consciousness may also be widespread among animals that are very different from us, including invertebrates with completely different and far simpler nervous systems.
—Quanta Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
For example, dogs need Vitamin B6 for immune response and nervous system function.
—Edward Munch, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Before bed, consciously soothe your nervous system with relaxation techniques like meditative deep breathing, calming yoga flows, and body scans.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
By supporting your nervous system, these vitamins heal the nerves that are often times damaged by inflammation in the brain.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Small trampolines, swings, scooters and other activities that regulate his nervous system will feel like a relief to both you and your child.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
It’s literally built into my nervous system at this point.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
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