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Nerve

The brain and spinal cord communicates with what is occurring in the internal organs and limbs by nerve fibers where are like electrical wires with insulation (myelin) and the "copper" (axon). Within brain and spinal cord these nerves connect to other nerves via synapses on both axons and dendrites. A nerve can carry information regarding sensations, and also commands for function.

Dr. Bennett Machanicreviewed this

Neurology 47 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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