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How does massage therapy affect the central nervous system?

It depends on the techniques that are used. Some techniques will stimulate the nervous system (such as some forms of tapotment). This is useful before an athletic event, because your muscles are stimulated. Some techniques act like a sedative, and are very relaxing (such as kneading, petrissage and effleurage). However, the effects of massage are more effective on the ANS (automatic nervous system) which houses the PNS and SNS. (parasympathetic nervous system, and sympathetic nervous system, respectivley).


What is the Drug that depresses central nervous system and causes sleep?

In the literal sense, a narcotic. However, that term has come to be used more broadly to refer to all mood-altering substances without regard to accuracy. Therefore, Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant is used by most professionals, with "soporific" for drugs that tend to produce sleep as a major effect.


What is another word for nervous or jumpy?

Anxious or edgy are other words that can be used to describe feeling nervous or jumpy.


When is cognitive thinking used?

In psychology Cognitive process involves memory, association,concept formation,language,attention,perception,actions,solving problem and mental image.Emotions are not regarded as a part of cognition.


Most widely used psychotropic drug in the world is?

Caffeine is the most widely used psychotropic drug in the world. It is found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and some medications. It is known for its stimulating effects on the central nervous system, improving alertness and reducing fatigue.

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What is the importance of reflex hammer?

It is a tool used to assess part of the nervous system.


What part of brain is used for touch?

from what i've learned at school and from the internet it is the nervous system


What are the main parts of the system?

the main part of the nervous system are the brain the spinal cord and the neurons. The Two MAIN parts of the nervous systems are the central and peripheral nervous system. THE CEREBELLUM IS PART OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM


How is the nervous system used when you eat?

It's not.


Is the nervous system used in the mouth?

Yes.It is.


Is acetylcholine part of the nervous system?

Yes.  It is a neurotransmitter used in the brain, the peripheral autonomic nerves, and the junction between nerves and muscles.


Which part of the nervous system is used to coordinate a reflex response?

A spinal reflex is a reflex that is centered in the spinal cord. The parts of the nervous system in one of these include the spinal cord as well as deep tendon nerves and sensory nerves.


Is the nervous system used during bowling?

yes


What are used for carrying message from one part of your body to another via electrochemical processes?

The nervous system. Horse Isle Quiz Answer: Neurons


Based on the main neurotransmitters the sympathetic nervous system can be classified as what?

The sympathetic nervous system can be classified as adrenergic, based on the main neurotransmitters used.


How many nerves are there in the nervous system?

There are billions of nerves in the nervous system. The nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.


What term is used to describe the parasympathetic nervous system?

neurons