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- Nerve - Wikipedia
A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers (called axons) Nerves have historically been considered the basic units of the peripheral nervous system
- Nerve | Definition, Facts, Examples | Britannica
Nerve, in anatomy, a glistening white cordlike bundle of fibers, surrounded by a sheath, that connects the nervous system with other parts of the body The nerves conduct impulses toward or away from the central nervous mechanism
- Nerves: Types, Function Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
Most of the time when doctors use the term “nerve,” they’re referring to the part of your nervous system outside of your brain and spinal cord This is called your peripheral nervous system
- NERVE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
: any of the filamentous bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with protective and supportive structures
- These Are the 12 Cranial Nerves and Their Functions - Healthline
The 12 cranial nerves are pairs of nerves that start in different parts of your brain Learn to explore each nerve in a 3D diagram
- Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - MSD Manuals
A nerve cell (neuron) consists of a large cell body and nerve fibers—one elongated extension (axon) for sending impulses and usually multiple branches (dendrites) for receiving impulses
- NERVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
NERVE definition: 1 a group of long, thin fibres (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions… Learn more
- What is a Nerve? Understanding Function and Health
A nerve is a bundle of fibers composed of neurons that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another
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