Multiple Sclerosis is a continuing nervous disorder that occurs when plots of medulla throughout the brain and/or spine are slowly destroyed by the bodies own immune system. Medulla (or Myelin) is a white, fatty substance that covers some nerve fibres, so when it is attacked it causes scarring (Sclerosis) throughout the central nervous system (multiple) which then interferes with the sending of messages through these nerve pathways. ... Because the Central Nervous System controls so much of our bodies functions it is not hard to imagine that because of this there are many symptoms which are...

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The brain and the nervous system are the most important and complex parts of the human body. ... The nervous system also does involuntary functions such as regulation of breathing and heart rate. ... The book titledThe Brain and the Nervous System? ... Second, it continually updates the central motor program? ... On page 53, in the bookThe brain and Nervous System? ...

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While psychology deals with the mind and human behavior, neurology is the study of the nervous system. The nervous system of the human being consists of several parts. ... Modern technology is not the only method by which the human nervous system can be studied. ... There are many disorders that are associated with the nervous system. ... And they affect every single part of the nervous system. ...

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The nervous system has two main divisions. The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain, spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) gathers information from inside and outside your body. ... Using drugs and alcohol can destroy brain cells and nervous system disorders. ... Other disorders of the nervous system may not be progressive or degenerative. ...

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The nerves and the brain make up a system somewhat like telephone poles carrying wires across the city. This is called the nervous system. ... The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. ... The Brain and Nervous System by Lambert, Mark copyright Macmillan Education, 1988 2. The Brain and Nervous System by Parker, Steve copyright Franklin Watts, 1990 3. ...

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Usually the central nervous system is maximally stimulated within 30-60 minutes," (www.erowid.org.) ... This was repeated for four days so that each individual went through two days with caffeine in their system, and two days without. ... Usually the central nervous system is maximally stimulated within 30-60 minutes," (www.erowid.org.) ... After researching and finding the information cited within the Literature Review, I expect that the subjects who consume the caffeinated beverages will notice a profound difference in how they feel and respond, as opposed to the days that they did not ...

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Today when people mention anything the first thing you usually hear out of their mouths is about someone famous . Well as I was doing research for MS I stumbled upon a web site with famous people who have MS:Montel Williams, Richard Pryor, Alan Osmond, Annette Funicello. There are more but then I w...

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Better Nutrition Mean Better Brain-Power The brain is the central processing unit that is in control of the mind, body, and all of its functions. ... Thus a person's mood and mental ability are greatly influenced by the ratio of the five central amines, called neurotransmitters, or nervous system chemicals. These nervous system chemicals are greatly affected by the different nutrients one eats (Prased 3). The central amines include: norepinephrine, epinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine. ... Fat sits in the digestive system longer than most nutrients which ...

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Parkinson's Disease is a progressive, chronic, debilitating disorder of the central nervous system that affects many people. ... Parkinson's disease mainly affects the nervous system in the human body. 4. ...

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