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...termost of the three layers of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. ...els]] that nourish the brain and [[cerebrospinal fluid]] that cushions the brain and spinal cord.

...et, dietary components, and nutrition on the structure and behavior of the brain. ...e". "Nutrition" comes from the Latin ''nutrire'', meaning "to feed" or "to nourish", and "neuroscience" is derived from the Greek words ''neuron'', meaning "n

...ates from the [[astroblast]], a type of [[neuroglial cell]] found in the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]]. .... Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that support and nourish neurons in the brain. Astroblastomas are most commonly found in children and young adults, but c

...; the presence of hair or fur; and which have a neocortex (a region of the brain). The word "mammal" is modern, from the scientific name Mammalia coined by * [[Milk]]: A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals to nourish their young.

...The prefix "maci-" is derived from the Latin word "macire", which means to nourish or to grow. The suffix "-morelin" is a common suffix used in the names of [ * [[Pituitary gland]]: A small gland at the base of the brain that produces several important hormones, including growth hormone.

.... These tumors can develop anywhere in your nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord and nerves. * [[Coronary artery disease]]: The clogging of the vessels that nourish the heart muscle; the leading cause of death in many developed countries.

...tion" is derived from the Latin word ''nutrire'', meaning "to feed" or "to nourish". Proper infant nutrition is crucial for a baby's growth, brain development, and overall health. It can also help prevent childhood obesity

...s that provide feeling in the hand, and the [[blood vessels]] that help to nourish the hand's tissues. * [[Nerve]]: A bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.

...birth". "Nutrition" comes from the Latin "nutrire", which means to feed or nourish. ...e mother. It helps in the formation of the [[placenta]], fetal growth, and brain development. It also reduces the risk of birth defects and pregnancy compli

...une system response to a foreign substance that's not typically harmful to your body. ...carry blood away from the heart to all parts of the body (tissues, lungs, brain, etc.).