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Nerve Center (Noun)

A cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere".

Nouns denoting body parts.

The nerve center responsible for controlling hunger and satiety was found to be affected in individuals with eating disorders.
Injuries to this nerve center can result in temporary or permanent paralysis of facial muscles.
The research suggests that a particular nerve center in the brain regulates our emotional responses to fear.
Damage to the nerve center that governs breathing can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
The nerve center controlling body temperature is affected in individuals suffering from hypothermia.

A center that provides information and control; "the nerve center of the diamond industry is in Amsterdam".

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The capital city serves as the nerve center of the country's politics and governance.
New York is often considered the nerve center of the world's financial markets and institutions.
In the emergency response system, the control room is the nerve center that coordinates all relief efforts.
Silicon Valley has become the nerve center of the global tech industry, attracting entrepreneurs and innovators from everywhere.
As a global hub for logistics and transportation, the port city is the nerve center of international trade.