nervous system
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In people, the immune response following damage to the central nervous system can contribute to lasting injury rather than allowing damaged nerve tissue to regenerate.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Many women are running on autopilot, she adds, so they often don't realise the extent of the cognitive load they're carrying, and this constant low-level stress can have an effect on the nervous system.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
He is happy to call ChatGPT intelligent without conceding that it is conscious: How could it be, when it has no feelings, no central nervous system?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient involved in several critical processes in the body, including red blood cell formation and normal nervous system function.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Eastern equine encephalitis, caused by the prick of a mosquito, attacks the brain and central nervous system.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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