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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This vitamin is important to RBC production, your body’s energy production, and your nervous system health.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2025
The earbuds track your movement and sleep patterns along with key vitals like your heart rate and nervous system activity, and offer personalized guidance for getting a better night's rest via a companion app.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Honey Honey can pose a risk of botulism (a serious bacterial infection that attacks the nervous system) in infants under 1 year old, as raw honey can contain the bacteria that causes botulism, Clostridium botulinum.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Smile at other people Your nervous system is wired to quickly ascertain whether someone is a friend, stranger, or enemy.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2025
The earbuds track your movement and sleep patterns along with key vitals like your heart rate and nervous system activity, and offer personalized guidance for getting a better night's rest via a companion app.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Honey Honey can pose a risk of botulism (a serious bacterial infection that attacks the nervous system) in infants under 1 year old, as raw honey can contain the bacteria that causes botulism, Clostridium botulinum.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Smile at other people Your nervous system is wired to quickly ascertain whether someone is a friend, stranger, or enemy.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Nervous system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nervous%20system. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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