Nerves use sound waves, NOT electrical pulses to communicate with the body.... :-S


	Nerves use sound waves, NOT electrical pulses to communicate with the body.... :-S

lordthor

3-15-2007 3:20 PM

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lordthor says:

WTF!!?
(I love it when things like this blow my mind)

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3-16-2007 12:23 PM

Cielerella

I'd love to hear the sounds my nerves make...

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