nerve

A bundle of nerve fibers in the brain or spinal cord that carry signals

A group of long cells that carry signals between body parts and the brain

A group of thin nerve threads that carry signals in the body

A group of nerve fibers in the brain or spinal cord that carry messages

To be brave enough to do something bold or rude

Make someone feel upset or defensive by mentioning a sensitive subject

Need to be brave to do something

Try as hard as possible to do something

A very poisonous gas that stops people breathing, often used as a weapon

Causes a lot of worry and stress

A cell that sends electrical signals to carry messages between the brain and body

A very poisonous chemical used as a weapon that stops the nerves from working and makes people stop breathing

Part at the back of the eye that carries images to the brain

A place where people direct and control important activities and information

A long thin part of a nerve cell that sends electrical signals

A large thick cord that sends messages from the lower back down the back of each leg

An electrical signal that travels along a nerve to carry messages in the body

A nerve that controls the muscles that move the face and carries feeling from it

A nerve that begins in the brain and serves the head and neck

A long thin part of the body that sends signals from the brain to the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines

A long thin part in the arm by the elbow that sends messages to the hand and two small fingers

A nerve that carries sound and balance signals from the inner ear to the brain

A group of special cells that control a body function like breathing

A thin body part that sends messages between the spinal cord and a body area

A group of cells that carry messages between the brain, spinal cord, and body

A tiny part of the body that sends feelings like touch or pain to the brain

A nerve from the neck that controls the diaphragm and breathing

A long thin part that sends feelings from the skin to the brain and spinal cord

Pressure on a nerve that causes pain, numbness, or muscle weakness

A protein that helps nerve cells grow and stay healthy

A large nerve running down the arm that makes wrist and finger muscles straighten

The small tip of a nerve that sends and receives signals

One of twelve pairs of nerves from the middle of the spine that go to the chest and back

A body part that sends messages from the brain and spine to make muscles move or glands work

A very stressful event that makes you feel worried

A nerve that carries smell signals from the nose to the brain

A nerve in the inner ear that sends sound and balance signals to the brain

A group of long cells that carry signals between body parts and the brain

A thin cord in the neck that sends messages to the neck and arm muscles

A group of nerve fibers in the brain or spinal cord that carry messages

A nerve in the head that controls the muscles of the face and taste at the front of the tongue

A nerve in the lower back that sends messages to the pelvis and legs

A part of the body that controls an eye muscle to move the eye outward

A nerve that moves the eye outward so you can look to the side

A nerve in the face that carries feeling and controls chewing muscles

A nerve that controls some neck and shoulder muscles

A nerve that controls most movements of the tongue

A nerve that carries signals from parts that feel, like the skin, to the brain or spinal cord

A network of nerves that control movement and feeling in a body area

A very poisonous chemical weapon that stops the body's nerves working

A nerve that sends signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles or glands

A way to numb one body part by injecting medicine near a nerve

A nerve that comes out of the spinal cord, joins another nerve, and carries messages to and from the body

A nerve that controls most muscles that move the eye

A nerve that controls a top eye muscle and helps the eye look down

A nerve in the lower back that sends signals to the legs and belly

The nerve that carries sound and balance signals from the inner ear to the brain

A nerve sending feeling from the throat and back of the tongue and helping control swallowing and the voice box

A large bundle that carries messages from the lower spine to the front of the thigh

A thin thread that carries messages from the brain to a muscle to make it move

A nerve that moves most eye muscles and controls pupil size

A condition in which a nerve near a joint becomes pinched and causes pain and numbness

A brain nerve that helps you swallow, taste the back of the tongue, and move throat muscles

A nerve that helps control heart, breathing, voice, and how the body breaks down food

A part of the body that controls an eye muscle to move the eye down and to the side

Groups of nerve fibers that come out of the spinal cord on each side

A nerve near the tailbone at the base of the spine

A nerve that controls the muscle that moves the eye outward

A nerve near the elbow that gives feeling and movement to the side of the hand with the little finger

A body nerve that sends messages to make a muscle or organ relax

A nerve that helps move the head and lift the shoulder

A group of nerves behind the stomach that controls organs in the belly

The nerve that carries sound and balance signals from the inner ear to the brain

A large nerve that comes from the lower back and sends signals to the front thigh muscles and skin

A main nerve in the face that carries feeling and controls chewing muscles

A nerve in the head that carries smell from the nose to the brain

A tiny part of the skin that sends signals about pain and temperature

A nerve fiber covered by a fatty layer that makes nerve signals travel faster

A large nerve in the upper arm that makes the wrist and fingers straighten

A very poisonous chemical weapon like sarin or tabun that stops nerves working quickly

A long thin part of a nerve that has a fatty layer that makes signals travel faster