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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Muscle cramps and playing surfaces As muscles fatigue, the normal balance between signals in the nervous system that direct muscles to contract and relax become disrupted.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
In this state, the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response takes priority, inhibiting relaxation, pleasure and trust, which make for the key ingredients of romantic connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Conway added that intellectual disability is another risk because these infections attack the nervous system.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Sound bowls dot the yard, ready to soothe the nervous system at a moment’s notice.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
In this state, the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response takes priority, inhibiting relaxation, pleasure and trust, which make for the key ingredients of romantic connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Conway added that intellectual disability is another risk because these infections attack the nervous system.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Sound bowls dot the yard, ready to soothe the nervous system at a moment’s notice.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nervous system
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