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nervous system

[nur-vuhs sis-tuhm] / ˈnɜr vəs ˌsɪs təm /


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There it regulates bowel activity through the enteric nervous system, often referred to as the "gut-brain."

From Science Daily

For the first time, his presence didn’t heighten my nervous system.

From Los Angeles Times

This strategy could eventually lead to new treatments for brain tumors and other disorders affecting the central nervous system.

From Science Daily

The resulting Antscan models reveal internal details such as muscles, nervous systems, digestive organs, and stingers with micrometer level resolution.

From Science Daily

The results suggest that a simple brain like system may have existed in some of the earliest animals, offering new insight into how nervous systems evolved.

From Science Daily