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The nervous system of vertebrate animals are often divided into a central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
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A regulatory system of the body that consists of neurons and neuroglial cells. The nervous system is divided into two parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
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peripheral nervous system
that part of the nervous system composed of cranial and spinal nerves; contrast to central nervous system
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peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the
central nervous system (CNS)
Link to discussion of the central nervous system.
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Nervous system diversity
The nervous system varies greatly among living animals. Cnidarians, such as sea anemones and jellyfish, have a nerve net, in which the activation of any one neuron triggers a wave of activation across the entire network.
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The nervous system monitors and controls almost every organ system through a series of positive and negative feedback loops.The Central Nervous System (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord.
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34 The Nervous System: Neurons
35 The Nervous System: Organization
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central nervous system (CNS) - in the vertebrates, the brain and spinal cord; derived from the neural tube.
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central nervous system (CNS)
In vertebrate animals, the brain and spinal cord.
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central nervous system (CNS) That part of the nervous system that is condensed and centrally located; for example, the brain and spinal cord of vertebrates and the brain and ganglia of insects.
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autonomic nervous system: a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system, which is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
autosomes: the 22 pairs of human chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes.
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"The human nervous system is probably the most intricately organized aggregate of matter on Earth.
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peripheral nervous system
The sensory and motor neurons that connect to the central nervous system.
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The thin membrane of meosdermal origin that lines the body cavity, covers the heart, and forms mesenteries.
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Neurofibromatosis -- one of the most common single gene conditions affecting the human nervous system; in most cases, "cafe au lait" spots, are the only symptom; inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, with 50% being new mutations.
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The central nervous system has a particularly high energy requirement, thus making it very susceptible to defects in mitochondrial function.
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Gene Expression Nervous System Atlas (GENSAT) brain slice images of BAC transgenic mice
Generic Model Organism Database Project
Human to Mouse Homology Map
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Animal nervous systems, particularly the nervous systems of vertebrates are not "hard-wired" at birth (or hatch or the end of metamorphosis...).
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In cases of physical dependency on depressants of the central nervous system such as opioids, barbiturates, or alcohol, ...
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glial cells- supporting cells of the nervous system, including oligodendrocytes and astrocytes in the vertebrate central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheralnervous system ...
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A disease that causes progressive deterioration of the nervous system by blocking movement of cholesterol within cells. The gene responsible for it, known as NPC1, is located on human chromosome 18.
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[Gr. neuron - nerve, Gr. glia - glue]. Cells of the central nervous system which provide support, protection and insulation for neurons.
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organ system -- Collection of organs which have related roles in an organism's functioning. The nervous system, vascular system, and muscle system are all organ systems.
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