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If the connection between the vagus nerve and the heart is severed, it can disrupt the normal regulation of heart rate and function. The vagus nerve helps to slow down the heart rate and regulate cardiac activity. Severing this connection can result in an increased heart rate and potential irregularities in heart rhythm.
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What are the specialized connections between nerve cells and regular human cells?
NERONS
What is when the meaning surturing together the ends of a severed nerve is neurorraphy?
Neurorrhaphy is a surgical procedure that involves suturing together the ends of a severed or injured nerve. This technique aims to restore continuity and function to the nerve, promoting regeneration and recovery of sensory and motor functions. Successful neurorrhaphy can significantly improve outcomes for patients with nerve injuries.
What are special connection between nerve cells and human cells?
Human cells also include human nerve cell. The connections are from the nerve cell to the other cells by way of extensions called dendrites.
What muscle is paralyzed if sciatic nerve is severed?
If the sciatic nerve is severed, the muscles controlled by it would be affected. These include the muscles of the lower leg and foot, such as the hamstrings, calf muscles, and muscles that control movement of the foot and toes. Injury to the sciatic nerve can result in weakness or paralysis of these muscles on the affected side.
Can severed nerves be sewn back together in finger tips?
Yes, severed nerves in finger tips can be surgically repaired by sewing the nerve endings back together, a procedure known as nerve repair. The success of the surgery depends on various factors, such as the extent of the injury and the timing of the repair. Physical therapy may also be needed to aid in the recovery of nerve function.
What term meaning to suture the ends of a severed nerve is?
Neurorrhaphy is surgical suture of the ends of a severed nerve.
What is the suturing of the ends of the severed nerve called?
Neurorrhaphy.
If optic nerve is severed will you lose sight in both eyes?
Yes, if the optic nerve is severed, you will lose sight in the eye connected to that nerve. This means that you will lose sight in one eye if only one optic nerve is severed, but vision in the other eye will remain unaffected.
Is neurectomy the study of the ends of a severed nerve?
Neurectomy is surgical removal of a nerve
What is the name give to the connections between the nerve cells in our brain?
"synapses"
What are the specialized connections between nerve cells and regular human cells?
NERONS
What muscle will not paralyze when the facial nerve is severed?
Buccinator and masseter
Is nerve transplant possible?
No, once the optical nerve is severed it cannot be repaired thus optical nerve transplantation is not yet available. :-(
How is a severed nerve similar to an electrical cord that has been cut?
A cut electrical cord looses the ability to transfer the flow of electricity. The same is true of a severed nerve; it no longer can transmit messages.
Would biceps femoris be paralyzed if the sciatic nerve was severed?
yes
What term describes suturing together the ends of a severed nerve?
neurorrhaphy
Is optic nerve transplantation possible?
No, once the optical nerve is severed it cannot be repaired thus optical nerve transplantation is not yet available. :-(
