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Nerves
• A nerve is a cable-like structure within the body designed to
conduct nerve impulses that relay information from one part of
the body to another.
• A typical nerve is made up of a bundle of fibres which are
wrapped around layers of tissue and fat, and they stretch
throughout the body. These nerves transmit information to and
from the respective organs.
• Nerves are a part of the nervous system.
• They are primarily involved in control and the coordination of all
the parts of the body.
