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nerve: 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. . nerve 1. any of the cordlike bundles of fibres that conduct sensory or motor impulses between the brain or spinal cord and another part of the body 2. a large vein in a leaf 3. any of the veins of an insect's wing nerve [nərv] (neuroscience) A bundle of nerve fibers or processes held together by connective tissue. 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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| Mechanisms underlying the development of SUI include pudendal nerve injury during vaginal delivery, (2) incomplete pudendal nerve regeneration after delivery, (3) and loss of muscular, ligamentous, and fascial support of the urethra and bladder. The pudendal nerve is derived from sacral spinal segments 2 through 4, and travels laterally through the pelvis. Increased activity of the pudendal nerve is believed to increase contractions of the urethral sphincter at the opening of the bladder, thereby helping to prevent accidental urine leakage. |
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