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  1. Nerve - Wikipedia

    A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers (called axons). Nerves have historically been considered the basic units of the peripheral nervous system.

  2. Nerve | Definition, Facts, & Examples | Britannica

    Nerve, in anatomy, a glistening white cordlike bundle of fibers, surrounded by a sheath, that connects the nervous system with other parts of the body. The nerves conduct impulses …

  3. Nerve (2016) - IMDb

    The Bad Nerve can be very fun when it wants to be, but the problem is that it also takes itself way too seriously in many scenes. This movie tries to get serious towards the end and become …

  4. Nerves: Types, Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic

    Mar 22, 2022 · Most of the time when doctors use the term “nerve,” they’re referring to the part of your nervous system outside of your brain and spinal cord. This is called your peripheral …

  5. NERVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : any of the filamentous bands of nervous tissue that connect parts of the nervous system with the other organs, conduct nerve impulses, and are made up of axons and dendrites together with …

  6. Nerve Pain and Nerve Damage - WebMD

    Jun 25, 2024 · Nerve damage and nerve pain (neuralgia) can have multiple causes. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, along with further complications and risks.

  7. What is a Nerve? Understanding Function and Health

    Jul 16, 2021 · A nerve is a bundle of fibers composed of neurons that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another.

  8. Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - MSD Manuals

    A nerve cell (neuron) consists of a large cell body and nerve fibers—one elongated extension (axon) for sending impulses and usually multiple branches (dendrites) for receiving impulses.

  9. Nerve: anatomy, definition, types, functions | Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · Nerves are the functional and structural units of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They are composed of groups of individual specialized cells called neurons (or nerve …

  10. Quick Facts: The Nerves - Merck Manual Consumer Version

    Because each individual nerve fiber is very tiny, the fibers are bundled together for strength. Large fibers leave your spinal cord and split like the branches of a tree to go all the different parts of …