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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Nervous System: Functions, Components, and Types

Nervous System Composed of the brain and spinal cord, and the thousands of nerves that allow every part of the body to communicate. The nervous system is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Complexities of the Nervous System: The Central and Peripheral Nervous System’s Role in Regulating Bodily Functions and Cognitive Abilities.

What is the nervous system responsible for? breathing, heart rate, blood pressure; also reading a book, enjoying music, having a discussion. The nervous system is responsible for...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Central and Peripheral Nervous System: Functions and Divisions Explained

The nervous system is divided into two main portions: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system. The nervous system is divided into two main...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Somatic Nervous System: Controlling Voluntary Movements and Sensing External Stimuli.

Somatic nervous system: part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates activities over which there is voluntary control. (walking, talking, riding a bike) The somatic nervous system...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Autonomic Nervous System: Subdivisions, Functions, and Implications for Health

autonomic Nervous System: controls the many body functions that occur without voluntary control. (digestion, dilation and constriction of blood vessels) The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Brain: Functions, Neurons, and Cognitive Processes Explained

Brain: control organ; responsible for all the voluntary body activities. The brain is the part of the central nervous system located within the skull, which is responsible...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Get to Know the Three Major Subdivisions of the Brain: Forebrain, Midbrain, and Hindbrain

Three major subdivisions of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, and the brain stem The brain is an incredibly complex organ, with various regions responsible for different functions. However,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Four Lobes of the Cerebrum and Their Functions in the Brain

Cerebrum composed of four lobes: Frontal (Voluntary muscle control and memory), Parietal (Sense of touch and texture), temporal (hearing, smell, language), Occipital (Vision) Yes, the cerebrum is...