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    Nervous System Disorders

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    Disorders of the Nervous System The way we think‚ our emotions‚ and the ability of our body to tell itself to move all connect back to the nervous system. If one part is not connected to another or if something never developed properly it can create a major problem. Disorders can occur within the brain or can be malfunctions of the nerves. Disorders can range from Palsy and Parkinson’s in which symptoms are movements such as tremors to Alzheimer’s which is mental deterioration and loss of memory

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    First Question: Describe each of the five major groups of people within the caste system? There was five major groups within the caste system. The first major groups was the Brahmins. The Brahmins were priests and religious scholars. They were very rich. The second major group of the caste system was the Kshatriyas. They were the warriors and rulers. The third major group was the Vaishiyas. They were the herders and merchants‚ which also meant that they farmers‚ artisans‚ craftsmen‚ and more. The

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    The Nervous System By: Brooklynne Harris Scenario A loud crashing sound causes everyone in the room to quickly turn their heads toward the source of the noise. Describe the path of the signal through the human nervous system from initial stimulus of sound to the response of turning the head. Crash and then turn of the head The Journey The loud sound that the person heard is the stimulus. In order to hear a sound‚ sound waves have to be generated and sent to the cochlea in the inner ear. From

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    Major Themes and Concepts for Midterm Exam Spring 2013 Intro to Research Although any material from the assigned reading chapters is fair game for the exam‚ here are the major areas to review: * Scientific research versus nursing research- * Scientific Research is concerned with ability to generalize research results. * Nursing Research- Generating knowledge that can be used in the near future. * Clinical nursing research- Nursing research studies involving clients or

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    1.) Name and describe the function of each part of a neuron. What is a neuron? The neurons are the basic elements of our nervous system. You can call them specialized cells in which includes the units of info-development in our brain‚ are very responsible for the perception and the transportation of information. Each part of the neuron has a very important role providing information in the whole body. The most important parts of a neuron are: a cell body‚ dendrites‚ and an axon. • Cell Body‚ also

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    Introduction: The overall nervous system is made up of the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System‚ with the autonomic nervous system being a division of the peripheral nervous system. The autonomic nervous system regulates glands as well as the smooth and cardiac muscle. There are three separate systems within the autonomic nervous system and are called the sympathetic nervous system‚ parasympathetic nervous system and the enteric nervous system. They are responsible for the ‘fight

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    4 Major Muscle-Building Rules You spend almost every day doing high-intensity workouts in the gym‚ and yet you still wonder why you can’t build well-defined muscles. The most common reasons why this happens are doing an improper diet‚ over training and wrong choice of exercises. If you want to effectively burn calories and grow muscle mass you should apply the following rules to your workout routine. Change the Eating Habits In order to build muscles and to burn fat‚ it is essential to consume

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    Central Nervous System

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    The central nervous system (CNS) is that portion of the vertebrae nervous system that is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Together with the peripheral nervous system (PNS)‚ the other major portion of the nervous system‚ the CNS coordinates the body’s interaction with the environment. The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity‚ with the brain in the cranial subcavity (the skull)‚ and the spinal cord in the spinal cavity (within the vertebral column). Then human nervous system is the most

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    The Nervous System and Aging Sensory changes can influence the way we see‚ hear‚ taste‚ smell‚ and respond to touch and pain. This in turn affects how we experience the world and react to things. A significant sensory change can rob us of many simple pleasures and complicate the tasks of daily living. It may mean reduced mobility‚ increased dependence on others‚ inaccurate perception of the environment‚ reduced ability to communicate and socialize‚ or loss of self-esteem. Sensory changes vary

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    P5 – Describe the Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System Changes in Stroke Volume Stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped out the left ventricle‚ every beat your heart makes. It can differ from your resting heart beat and your heart beat when exercising. Normally‚ when exercising‚ your heart rate increases meaning the stroke volume also increases. The blood pumped by the left ventricle is oxygenated‚ and will deliver oxygen to the muscle. The more blood injected in a heartbeat means

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