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Featured Article: Peripheral nervous system
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is that portion of the vertebrate nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord, which comprise the central nervous system (CNS). The peripheral nervous system connects with the central nervous system, serving as a conduit for neural signals to be transmitted to and from the CNS to the body. Unlike the CNS, the PNS is not protected by bone or the blood-brain barrier, leaving it exposed to toxins and mechanical injuries.
Popular Article: Chamomile
Chamomile is the common name for members of several related plant species in the sunflower or daisy family (Asteraceae), and in particular the annual herb Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) and the perennial herb Anthemis nobile (Roman chamomile, also classified as Chamaemelum nobile). The term also is used to refer to the dried flower heads of either of these later two plants, which is used to prepare a tea or provide an essential oil used for flavoring and perfume.
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Modern dance developed in the twentieth century as a rebellion not only against the constraints of classical ballet but as a way to express contemporary social concerns (source: Modern dance)
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