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A '''nerve''' is a small projection of the [[central nervous system]] which transmits messsages. | A '''nerve''' is a small projection of the [[central nervous system]] which transmits messsages. | ||
*Sensory nerves transmit feelings of [[touch]], [[pain]] or other sensations to the [[telencephalon]] of the [[brain]]. | *Sensory nerves transmit feelings of [[touch]], [[pain]] or other sensations to the [[telencephalon]] of the [[brain]]. | ||
| − | *Motor nerves transmit stimuli | + | *Motor nerves transmit stimuli that cause muscles to contract. |
[[Category:Anatomy]] | [[Category:Anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 22:15, December 5, 2008
A nerve is a small projection of the central nervous system which transmits messsages.
- Sensory nerves transmit feelings of touch, pain or other sensations to the telencephalon of the brain.
- Motor nerves transmit stimuli that cause muscles to contract.