Central nervous system

The brain is the most important body organ in your body nothing can function without your brain. The brain contains the way it moves, feels, and its senses of emotions, including the lungs, heart, and stomach. which is the part to the central nervous system. There are three main structures of the brain, the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. Forbrain their are two different types of forebrain which is (diencephalon and telencephalon). The diencephalon structure contains the…

Myelomeningocele is the most common and most serious form of spina bifida. It is a neural tube defect in which the bones of the spine do not completely form and an incomplete spinal canal is the result. Although myelomeningocele is most common in the lower back, it can happen anywhere along the spinal cord (Myelomeningocele, n.d.). This can affect as many as 1 out of every 4,000 infants. (Myelomeningocele, 2015) To better understand myelomeningocele, is to understand the causes and how it…

Spina Bifida, a condition that is classified as a neural tube defect that affects about 1,500 babies are born with each year where the spinal column is not completely closed over the spinal cord. There are two types of Spina Bifida, one being very mild and one being very severe. Although this can be a tough disorder with possible physical and mental disabilities, with the correct treatment and follow through many people with some assistance cam live their lives fully. Spina Bifida can vary in…

recently, within the past two decades, that the topic of the gut microbiota communicating with the brain and various organs has emerged to the forefront of science (Tache et al, 2001; Mayer et al., 2014). Studies have shown that the gut and the central nervous system (CNS) are closely linked and play a role in maintaining homeostasis (Cryan and O’Mahony, 2011). Any changes that decrease the beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract can cause diseases to the neuroendocrine…

Melinda is a 21yo G1 P0 who was seen for a follow-up assessment. She has been followed for fetal IUGR and the presence of a small fetal stomach. She overall has no obstetrical complaints and has positive fetal movement. She also underwent noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) that returned low-risk male. On today’s evaluation, she is 29 2/7 weeks by dates and the fetal measurements lag by about 2 weeks with an EFW at the 5%ile by the Hadlock scale. In looking at the individual parameters,…

any other city in the country. People were hopeless, stores and theaters were closed and people isolated themselves to avoid the spreading of the disease. The disease usually strike children during the summer months. The disease affect the central nervous system responsible for the functioning of the muscles. The symptoms start with a mild headache, then nausea to muscle weakness, paralysis and even death. The paralytic effect last for life. The fact that…

philosophically and scientifically. Many have postulated its complexity and whether its relationship with the physical world is spiritual or mechanical, but even in the 21st century, questions remain. Somehow, our mind has developed into this complex system that, through electrical impulses, is able to manipulate the physical world. Some believe, such as René Descartes, that the mind and body are two distinct entities that can exist without the other. Others, however, would consider this a…

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect in which parts of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and meninges) do not properly form during embryonic development. It can affect both motor and sensory functions, due to injured spinal nerves. There are four types of spina bifida, ranging from benign to severe. The first type is occulta. It is the most common type and is due to a malformation of one or more vertebrae. It is not a severe type of spina bifida and usually doesn’t cause any…

Caffeine is known as a central nervous system stimulant of the methylxanthine class of psychoactive drugs, as defined in scientific terms. But to many college students and full-time working adults, they would best summarize it as a necessity of life. It is consumed in various forms such as coffee, tea, energy bars, or caffeinated soft drinks. Many use caffeine to help them maintain enough energy to get through a workday (or to deal with chemistry students), which is a big contributor as to why…

Recent research now connects reduced regional volumes of the cerebellum with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. Stimulants are currently the most common method of treating this mental disorder, but what effect do they have on the brain and how are they subduing the symptoms? Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD for short, is a very common childhood mental disorder, with symptoms ranging from difficulty paying attention to general hyperactivity. Many previous…