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The nervous system
- It is a complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the body. It is essentially the body's electrical wiring.
- Structurally, the nervous system has two components: the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and the peripheral nervous system (sensory neurons, ganglia and nerves that connect to one another and to the central nervous system).
- Functionally, the nervous system has two main subdivisions: the somatic, or voluntary, component (nerves that connect to one another and to the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system (regulates certain body processes, such as blood pressure and the rate of breathing, that work without conscious effort).
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The nervous system and vascular disorders
- Stroke, which occurs when there is bleeding on the brain or the blow flow to the brain is obstructed;
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA), which are mini-type strokes that last a shorter period of time but mimic st...
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Pain and the nervous system
Of all the diseases of the nervous system, the most common difficulty that people have is pain, and much of that is nerve-related.
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Nerves, neurons and synapses
- Nerves are cylindrical bundles of fibers that start at the brain and central cord and branch out to every other part of the body.
- Neurons send signals to other cells through...
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Diseases of the nervous system
Patients with nerve disorders experience functional difficulties, which result in conditions such as:
- Epilepsy, in which abnormal electrical discharges from brain cells cause seizures
- Parkinson...
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The Somatic Nervous System
The somatic system is responsible for transmitting sensory information as well as voluntary movement. The system contains two major types of neurons:
- Motor neurons. They carry information from the brain and spinal cord to muscle fibe...
The nervous system consists of two parts
- The central nervous system (CNS). It includes the brain and spinal cord.
- The peripheral nervous system (PNS). It includes all the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord and extends to other parts of the body, including muscles and or...
The Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic system controls aspects of the body that are usually not under voluntary control. The autonomic system is divided into two branches:
- Parasympathetic system: It helps maintain normal body functions and conserve physical resources. Once a threat is over, ...
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