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Sympathetic neurons are frequently considered part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS), although there are many that lie within the central nervous system (CNS).
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is made up of two divisions: the somatic nervous system and the autonomic system. Each part of this system plays a vital role in how information is communicated ...
Learn about the autonomic nervous system. Discover different health problems and symptoms that can affect this system.
Put differently, DARPA’s taking a backward approach to training the mind. Normally, it’s the brain that calls the shots, sending signals to its peripheral branches to make our extremities do ...
Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved drug acts on support cells in the central nervous system to encourage sensory neurons to regrow after injury.
Find out about the sympathetic nervous system, which causes your fight or flight response, and learn more about how it functions.
Nervous system dysregulation impacts health, linking stress responses to mental and physical conditions. Understand its mechanisms and management strategies.
This article discusses how the cranial nerves work as components of the peripheral nervous system; these are special nerves associated with the brain. This is a Self-assessment article and comes with ...
The fourth in a series, this article explores the peripheral nervous system: the nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body. This is a Self-assessment article and comes ...
Learn more about the various ways lupus can affect the nervous system and brain including headaches, numbness, tingling, and cognitive dysfunction.
The peripheral nervous system has a complex and important role in regulating the immune system. With a focus on the sympathetic nervous system, the authors of this Review discuss evidence for ...