nervous system
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“Your nervous system isn’t asking for perfection,” the caption read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Cells lining blood vessels in the brain contain a transporter called GLUT1 that normally carries glucose into the central nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
The new findings identify the sensory pathway connecting these specialized hairs to the nervous system.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
In these cases, the virus affects the brain or nervous system and can cause encephalitis or meningitis, which can result in an infection of the brain or surrounding tissue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I believe these animals do not have enough of a nervous system to suffer pain.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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