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body to respond to stimuli and maintain homeostasis. In Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora & Derrickson, it is mentioned that the nervous system is separated into two divisions: “The central nervous system (CNS) which comprises the brain and spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system (PNS), which is made up of ganglia, sensory receptors, and enteric plexus which, carry nerve impulses to and from the body” (400). The Anniyas’ peripheral nervous system is also divided into three systems: 1. Somatic

You can think of the brain and the nervous system as a computer and network. The brain is the computer and the nervous system is the network which sends messages from the brain to the body. The nervous system transmits the messages through the spinal cord which houses very thin nerves which connect to all body parts. There are many parts that work together that contribute to the function of the nervous system. There are two main parts to the nervous system which are the central nervous system

outside the central nervous system is enabled by the peripheral nervous system; it consists of bundles of nerves/axons that allow the body to detect sensation. The axons involved are connected to the brain and the spinal cord; the spinal nerves carry information to and from the spinal cord and cranial nerves carry information to and from the brain. The sensory division of the system consists of axons that communicate information from the sensory receptors; the sensory receptors used to detect sensation

neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. A-myo-trophic is a Greek term when translated it means “No muscle Nourishment”. This lack of nourishment causes a reaction within the muscles leading to their eventual break down, otherwise known as “atrophies” which is a simple term meaning that the muscle wastes away. When looking at the term “Lateral”, this is in reference to the section of spinal cord in which the nerves are being affected. While this area degenerates it

(the brain divided into two parts called the “cerebral hemispheres”, cerebellum (occupies the posterior fossa and separated by fissures), and the brainstem (a vertical stalk that ends at the opening of the foramen magnum and continues as the spinal cord). Brain functions or activity is how a doctor can determine clinically one’s death or ability to perform daily tasks based on sensory and reflex testing. (Saladin, K. p. 512-514). Some diseases or disorders associated with the brain can range

What is Hyperreflexia? Hyperreflexia, also known as autonomic dysreflexia, is a state that is unique to patients after spinal cord injury at a T-5 level and above. Patients with spinal cord injuries at Thoracic 5 (T-5) level and above are very susceptible. Also patients at Thoracic 6 - Thoracic 10 (T6-T10) may be susceptible. Patients with Thoracic 10 (T-10) and below are usually not susceptible. Also, the older the injury the less likely the person will experience autonomic dysreflexia. Hyperreflxia

control centers in the cerebrum and cerebellum and the spinal cord. Control centers are found within the brain stem for involuntary movements of such vital organs as the:  Heart  Blood vessels  Lungs  Stomach  Intestines The Spinal Cord I. The spinal cord extends from the medulla to the second lumbar vertebra in the spinal canal, which is above the small of the back, a distance of about 17 inches. Nerves entering and leaving the spinal cord carry impulses to and from the control centers. The Meninges

and spinal cord injuries are prevalent in the athletic field. Because brain cells and spinal cord cells cannot regenerate unlike other cells in the body, destroying the brain and spinal cord leads to instantaneous death. These body parts have a probability of almost 100% of being damaged in any sport, especially in sports that require body contact. Tyler Saffariyeh, a fellow classmate in the elementary school, passed away as a fifth grader, due to a skiing accident where his spinal cord was separated

Quietly he sat, staring up at the ceiling while contemplating the bits and pieces of family conversations, he had overheard throughout the years. As much as he tried he could not connect the dots. Frustrate, Cord closed the file and as he stood up his eye caught sight of the sheet of paper resting on the floor. When he leaned over to pick it up, he noticed something written, in faded blue ink, on the back of it: Albert has never read a single word written

Sonographically, the spine has three hyperechoic bony structures: the anterior centra and the two posterior elements. The spinal cord is visualized between the anterior and posterior laminae. In transverse the spine should appear as a closed circle. The optimal time for detection of NTDs is between 16 and 18 weeks. With spina bifida, there is a splaying of the posterior elements