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peripheral nervous system: see nervous system nervous system, network of specialized tissue that controls actions and reactions of the body and its adjustment to the environment. Virtually all members of the animal kingdom have at least a rudimentary nervous system. ..... Click the link for more information. . peripheral nervous system [pə′rif·ə·rəl ′nər·vəs ‚sis·təm] (neuroscience) The autonomic nervous system, the cranial nerves, and the spinal nerves including their associated sensory receptors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Development of the peripheral nervous system from the neural crest. 2005) reported the first study of the clinical toxicity of dimethylamine borane (DMAB) poisoning, particularly the neurologic manifestations in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. They have direct effects on both the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves throughout the body). |
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