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Nervous System
This category is for questions about the mechanical and chemical process of reactions to internal and external stimuli, ranging from the brain down to the spinal cord, and all nerves, cells and tissues in between.
3,047 Questions
What systems are involved in basic movement of the body?
there are three Major systems that control basic body movement, the muscular system and skeletal system; both controlled by the nervous system.
What virus which causes flu like symptoms can spread to the spinal cord and brain?
This Sounds like Rabies. Rabies Starts As a Flu like Symptoms. It Then Spreads to the Spinal Cord and Brain At THIS time it is almost always fatal.
Meningitis.
What determines the effect that a neurotransmitter has on the postsynaptic neuron?
the receptors on the postsynaptic membrane
Which is the best model for a Central Vac System?
The best overall model for a central vacuum system is the Cana-Vac XLS Series model. This type of vacuum system costs about $600.00 depending on current promotions.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for speeding up metabolic process?
There are many factors which affect an organism's metabolic rate, but the thyroid gland is a gland in the neck which produces thyroxine, a hormone that stimulates metabolism.
How is the skeletal system alike to the nervous system?
becuase the balls u have is connected to ur nerves so wen u hit them thts why they hurt.
Are there two nervous systems in the human body?
Yes, the entire nervous system is classified into two types - A Central Nervous System (CNS) and a Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
What signals do the respiratory system depend on from the nervous system?
Nervous system sends controlling signals to respiratory system via nerves of autonomic system, these signals arise from breathing center of medulla .
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Ephinephrine is secreted from sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system?
the ephinephrine is secreted from sympathetic or parasympathetic
Drugs that tend to slow down the central nervous system?
Depressants. aka things such as alcohol, heroine, & many other drugs.
How does drugs act on autonomic nervous system?
depends on if it's a depressant or stimulant. A depressant slows the heart's pulses as a stimulant speeds it up. Ex: coffee is a stimulant, it keeps you awake, as Benadryl (however u spell it) is a deppresent because it makes you drowsy.
What are the symptoms of vestibular schwannoma?
Symptoms include gradually progressive one-sided hearing loss, buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness , and difficulty with balance.
What does Autonomic nerve damage look like?
Autonomic nerve damage is most noticeable when an individual stands upright and experiences problems such as light-headedness or changes in blood pressure
Where is the enteric nervous system found?
The enteric nervous system is usually called the intestinal nervous branch of the nervous system. It regulates the digestive system.
What will the neural tube become?
The brain and spinal cord.
The cephalic portion of the nueral tube becomes the brain, the caudal portion becomes the spinal cord.
What is the part of the human central nervous system that controls breathing?
Primarily breathing is controlled by the diaphragm but the intercostals betwen the ribs are also invilved especially during forced respiration.
Does oligodendrocytes serve the same purpose in the central nervous and periphial nervous system?
No, they form myelin sheaths on axons in the CNS while schwann cells form myelin sheaths in the PNS. Hope this answers your question.
