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Body - Le système nerveux

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au système nerveux, tels que « ganglion », « moelle épinière » et « plexus solaire ».

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brain

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

cerveau

cerveau

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neuron

a cell that is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body

neurone

neurone

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nerve

each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process

nerf

nerf

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fiber

any strand of muscle or nervous tissues

fibre musculaire

fibre musculaire

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spinal cord

the inner part of the spine containing a mass of nerves that connects the brain to almost all the body parts

moelle épinière

moelle épinière

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axon

a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body towards other neurons or target cells

axon

axon

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solar plexus

(anatomy) a network of nerves in the abdomen and in front of the aorta that contains several ganglia

plexus solaire

plexus solaire

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ganglion

(anatomy) a mass of neurons that form a nerve center in the body outside the brain or spinal cord

ganglion

ganglion

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glial

related to or associated with glia or glial cells in the nervous system

gliale

gliale

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plexus

a complex arrangement or network of nerve fibers or blood vessels that intersect and intertwine within the body

plexus

plexus

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interneuron

a neuron that acts as an intermediary between sensory neurons and motor neurons, or between other interneurons.

interneurone

interneurone

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fascicle

a bundle of muscle fibers or nerve fibers bound together by connective tissue

fascicule

fascicule

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motor neuron

a nerve cell that transmits signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, enabling voluntary movements

neurone moteur

neurone moteur

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pons

a region in the brainstem that acts as a bridge, connecting different parts of the brain and aiding in essential functions like sleep regulation and sensory-motor coordination

pons

pons

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optic nerve

the bundle of nerve fibers that carries visual information from the eye to the brain

nerf optique

nerf optique

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mixed cranial nerve

a cranial nerve that contains both sensory and motor fibers

nerf crânien mixte

nerf crânien mixte

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ulnar nerve

a nerve in the upper limb that provides sensation and controls muscle movement in the hand and forearm

nerf ulnaire

nerf ulnaire

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olfactory nerve

a sensory nerve responsible for the sense of smell

nerf olfactif

nerf olfactif

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oculomotor nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling the movement of the eye muscles

nerf oculomoteur

nerf oculomoteur

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neural network

a complex system of interconnected neurons that processes and transmits information in the body

réseau neuronal

réseau neuronal

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trochlear nerve

the fourth cranial nerve responsible for controlling the movement of the superior oblique muscle of the eye

nerf trochléaire

nerf trochléaire

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trigeminal nerve

the fifth cranial nerve that provides sensory information from the face and controls the muscles responsible for chewing

nerf trijumeau

nerf trijumeau

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schwann cell

a glial cell in the peripheral nervous system that forms myelin sheaths around nerve fibers

cellule de Schwann

cellule de Schwann

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facial nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression

nerf facial

nerf facial

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vestibulocochlear nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance

nerf vestibulocochléaire

nerf vestibulocochléaire

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glossopharyngeal nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for sensory and motor functions in the head and neck region

nerf glossopharyngien

nerf glossopharyngien

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vagus nerve

a cranial nerve that plays a vital role in regulating various bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory control

nerf vague

nerf vague

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accessory nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling certain muscles involved in head and neck movements

nerf accessoire

nerf accessoire

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hypoglossal nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling the movements of the tongue

nerf hypoglosse

nerf hypoglosse

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abducens nerve

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling the movement of the lateral rectus muscle, which enables the eye to move laterally or outward

nerf abducens

nerf abducens

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unipolar neuron

a type of neuron that has a single projection, or process, that branches into two directions

neurone unipolaire

neurone unipolaire

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motor nerve fiber

a type of nerve cell extension that carries signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, enabling voluntary movement

fibre nerveuse motrice

fibre nerveuse motrice

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parasympathetic nervous system

a division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for regulating rest, digestion, and other essential bodily functions

système nerveux parasympathique

système nerveux parasympathique

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nerve cell

a specialized cell that transmits electrical signals in the nervous system

cellule nerveuse

cellule nerveuse

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central nervous system

the complex network of the brain and spinal cord that controls and coordinates bodily functions and processes

système nerveux central

système nerveux central

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glial cell

a non-neuronal cell in the nervous system that provides support and protection for neurons, helps maintain homeostasis, and participates in signaling and other important functions

cellule gliale

cellule gliale

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peripheral nervous system

a network of nerves and ganglia that connects the central nervous system to the organs, muscles, and tissues of the body, facilitating communication and control

système nerveux périphérique

système nerveux périphérique

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autonomic nervous system

the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and glandular activity

système nerveux autonome

système nerveux autonome

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autonomic ganglion

a cluster of nerve cell bodies that mediates communication between the central nervous system and the organs

ganglion autonome

ganglion autonome

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autonomic plexus

a network of nerves and ganglia that regulates involuntary bodily functions

plexus autonome

plexus autonome

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sympathetic nervous system

a network of nerves that prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations by activating the "fight or flight" response

système nerveux sympathique

système nerveux sympathique

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somatic nervous system

the part of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for the voluntary control of body movements and the reception of external stimuli.

système nerveux somatique

système nerveux somatique

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motor nerve

a type of nerve that carries signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, enabling voluntary muscle movements

nerf moteur

nerf moteur

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somatic sensory system

a network of nerves and receptors that enables the perception of touch, temperature, pain, and body position

système somatique sensoriel

système somatique sensoriel

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cranial nerve

a bundle of nerves that emerge directly from the brain and innervate structures in the head and neck

nerf crânien

nerf crânien

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spinal nerve

a singular anatomical structure that carries sensory and motor signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body

nerf spinal

nerf spinal

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spinal nerve root

the initial segment of a spinal nerve that emerges from the spinal cord

racine nerveuse spinal

racine nerveuse spinal

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sensory nerve

a body part that carries sensory information from the body to the central nervous system

nerf sensoriel

nerf sensoriel

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sensory neuron

a nerve cell that transmits sensory information from the body to the central nervous system

neurone sensoriel

neurone sensoriel

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sensory fiber

a nerve fiber that carries sensory information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system

fibre sensorielle

fibre sensorielle

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sensory cortex

the part of the brain that processes and interprets sensory information from the body

cortex sensoriel

cortex sensoriel

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multipolar neuron

a type of neuron that has many processes or projections (dendrites) arising from its cell body, and a single axon that extends away from the cell body

neurone multipolaire

neurone multipolaire

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femoral nerve

a key nerve responsible for transmitting signals to the muscles and skin of the thigh and leg

nerf fémoral

nerf fémoral

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