The human nervous system is broken down into two major divisions, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. ... The major divisions of the nervous system are shown in the diagram below. The central nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord integrates and coordinates sensory data and motor commands. ... The peripheral nervous system includes all nerve tissue outside the CNS. ...

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This essay seeks to compare and contrast the nervous system and the endocrine system. However in order to do so, the nervous system and the endocrine system must be defined. ... The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system, which is composed of the brain and the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which contains all of the nerves exterior to the brain and the spinal cord. ... The peripheral nervous system is further divided into the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary reflexes and the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary muscles of...

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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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"Stimulants" are drugs that stimulate the central nervous system and produce an increase in alertness and activity. ... The amphetamines are composed of three closely related drugs that stimulate the central nervous system and promote a feeling of alertness and an increase in speech and general physical activity. ...

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The presence of Taenia solium is noticeably higher in Mexico, Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Spain, and Portugal. ... Pigs can then be infected by eating the infected vegetation, after which the oncospheres hatch in the pig's intestine, burrow through the intestinal wall, and move through the circulatory system to the striated muscles where they become cysticerci. ... In humans, cysticercosis has a variety of damaging effects on the central nervous system, vision, and brain functions. ... When cysticercosis is present outside of the nervous sysystem it is removed surgically. ...

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The anatomy of MS is very complex in its effects on the nervous system. MS is an autoimmune disease which affects the Central Nervous System. In the Central Nervous System, individual neurons carry signals to various parts of the body, which makes movement possible. ... This tissue serves a vital role in the functioning of the nervous system. ...

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FAS is characterized by growth deficiencies, skeletal deformities, facial abnormalities, organ deformities, and central nervous system problems. ... Growth deficiencies, skeletal deformities, facial abnormalities, organ deformities and central nervous system problems are other outcomes of FAS. ... Central nervous system (CNS) problems include things such as a small brain, a faulty arrangement of brain cells and connective tissue, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and a short attention span. ...

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Initially, after use, one can occasionally suffer limb spasms, hearing loss, and damage to the brain and/or central nervous system. ... Initially, after use, one can occasionally suffer limb spasms, hearing loss, and damage to the brain and/or central nervous system. ...

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DEPRESSANTS What do they do? Depressant drugs cause sedative effects such as relaxation, drowsiness and a feeling of being "mellow" at low doses. At high doses, they cause hypnotic effects, that is, they induce sleep. When used as prescribed by a doctor, depressants can calm nerves and r...

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ADHD, also known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition related, in part, to the brain's chemistry and anatomy and is thought to be a central nervous system disorder. ...

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Drug Abuse A BREIF DESCRIPTION Definition The use of illegal drugs or the abuse of medicine or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a way or in quantities other than intended for. This can lead to addictions and cause lots of harm to people. ...

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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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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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