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neural prosthetic systems  

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  • The brain receives input from all the senses and can transmit signals to the spinal cord for the execution of body movements. However, injury or disease can deprive the brain of sensory input or can interrupt output pathways, resulting in motor paralysis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Neural Prosthetic Systems]

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