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Corpo - O sistema nervoso

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas ao sistema nervoso, como "gânglio", "medula espinhal" e "plexo solar".

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brain
[substantivo]

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

cérebro, massa cinzenta

cérebro, massa cinzenta

Ex: brain weighs about three pounds .
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neuron
[substantivo]

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

neurônio, neurona

neurônio, neurona

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nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo, câmbio

nervo, câmbio

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fiber
[substantivo]

any strand of muscle or nervous tissues

fibra, fibras musculares

fibra, fibras musculares

Ex: Damage to the fibers can result in vision loss or impairment .
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spinal cord
[substantivo]

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

medula espinhal, cordão espinhal

medula espinhal, cordão espinhal

Ex: The brainstem connects to spinal cord and regulates basic bodily functions .
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solar plexus
[substantivo]

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

plexo solar, plexo abdominal

plexo solar, plexo abdominal

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ganglion
[substantivo]

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

gânglio, gânglio nervoso

gânglio, gânglio nervoso

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glial
[adjetivo]

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

glial, gliar

glial, gliar

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plexus
[substantivo]

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

plexo, malha

plexo, malha

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interneuron
[substantivo]

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

interneurônio, neurônio intercalar

interneurônio, neurônio intercalar

Ex: interneurons in the spinal cord help to relay signals from sensory neurons to motor neurons , allowing for coordinated movements .
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fascicle
[substantivo]

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

fascículo, fascículo muscular

fascículo, fascículo muscular

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motor neuron
[substantivo]

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

neuro motor, neurônio motor

neuro motor, neurônio motor

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pons
[substantivo]

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, ponte do tronco encefálico

pons, ponte do tronco encefálico

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optic nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo óptico, nervo da visão

nervo óptico, nervo da visão

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mixed cranial nerve
[substantivo]

a cranial nerve that contains both sensory and motor fibers

nervo craniano misto, nervo craniano combinado

nervo craniano misto, nervo craniano combinado

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ulnar nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo ulnar, nervo do antebraço

nervo ulnar, nervo do antebraço

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olfactory nerve
[substantivo]

a sensory nerve responsible for the sense of smell

nervo olfatório, nervo do olfato

nervo olfatório, nervo do olfato

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oculomotor nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo oculomotor, nervo oftálmico

nervo oculomotor, nervo oftálmico

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neural network
[substantivo]

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

rede neural, sistema neural

rede neural, sistema neural

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trochlear nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo troclear, nervo patético

nervo troclear, nervo patético

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trigeminal nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo trigêmeo, nervo trigeminal

nervo trigêmeo, nervo trigeminal

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schwann cell
[substantivo]

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

célula de Schwann, célula schwanniana

célula de Schwann, célula schwanniana

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facial nerve
[substantivo]

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression

nervo facial, nervo da expressão facial

nervo facial, nervo da expressão facial

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a cranial nerve responsible for hearing and balance

nervo vestibulococlear, nervo auditivo

nervo vestibulococlear, nervo auditivo

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

nervo glossofaríngeo, nervo glossofaringeo

nervo glossofaríngeo, nervo glossofaringeo

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accessory nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo acessório, nervo espinhal acessório

nervo acessório, nervo espinhal acessório

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hypoglossal nerve
[substantivo]

a cranial nerve responsible for controlling the movements of the tongue

nervo hipoglosso, nervo hipoglosso craniano

nervo hipoglosso, nervo hipoglosso craniano

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abducens nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo abdutor, nervo abducente

nervo abdutor, nervo abducente

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motor nerve fiber
[substantivo]

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

fibras nervosas motoras, fibra nervosa motora

fibras nervosas motoras, fibra nervosa motora

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

sistema nervoso parassimpático, sistema nervoso autônomo parassimpático

sistema nervoso parassimpático, sistema nervoso autônomo parassimpático

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nerve cell
[substantivo]

a specialized cell that transmits electrical signals in the nervous system

célula nervosa, neurônio

célula nervosa, neurônio

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

sistema nervoso central, sistema nervoso esencial

sistema nervoso central, sistema nervoso esencial

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glial cell
[substantivo]

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

célula glial, célula da glia

célula glial, célula da glia

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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

sistema nervoso periférico, sistema nervoso anexo

sistema nervoso periférico, sistema nervoso anexo

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

sistema nervoso autônomo, sistema nervoso periférico autônomo

sistema nervoso autônomo, sistema nervoso periférico autônomo

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autonomic ganglion
[substantivo]

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

gânglio autônomo, gânglio do sistema nervoso autônomo

gânglio autônomo, gânglio do sistema nervoso autônomo

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autonomic plexus
[substantivo]

a network of nerves and ganglia that regulates involuntary bodily functions

plexo autônomo, plexo nervoso autônomo

plexo autônomo, plexo nervoso autônomo

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

sistema nervoso simpático, sistema nervoso autônomo simpático

sistema nervoso simpático, sistema nervoso autônomo simpático

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

sistema nervoso somático, sistema nervoso voluntário

sistema nervoso somático, sistema nervoso voluntário

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motor nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo motor, nervo eferente

nervo motor, nervo eferente

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

sistema sensorial somático, sistema de sensação somática

sistema sensorial somático, sistema de sensação somática

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cranial nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo craniano, nervos cranianos

nervo craniano, nervos cranianos

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spinal nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo espinhal, nervo da medula espinhal

nervo espinhal, nervo da medula espinhal

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spinal nerve root
[substantivo]

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

raiz nervosa espinhal, raiz de nervo espinhal

raiz nervosa espinhal, raiz de nervo espinhal

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sensory nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo sensitivo, nervo sensorial

nervo sensitivo, nervo sensorial

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sensory neuron
[substantivo]

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

neurônio sensorial, célula nervosa sensorial

neurônio sensorial, célula nervosa sensorial

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sensory fiber
[substantivo]

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

fibra sensorial, fibra nervosa sensorial

fibra sensorial, fibra nervosa sensorial

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sensory cortex
[substantivo]

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

córtex sensorial, córtex de sensações

córtex sensorial, córtex de sensações

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axon
[substantivo]

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

axônio, fibras nervosas

axônio, fibras nervosas

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femoral nerve
[substantivo]

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

nervo femoral, nervo do fêmur

nervo femoral, nervo do fêmur

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