Nervous System
What is the nervous system? The nervous system is responsible for our mental activity, actions, and maintaining homeostasis. The system uses receptors to keep in touch with the environment. It is also responsible for creating urges, sending commands to parts of our body, and triggering responses to stimulus. What are some of the organs and parts of the nervous system? Brain. This organ is the center of all commands. It monitors all the parts of our body from cells to the liver. The brain also stores memories and knowledge. Spinal Cord. This is a bundle of nerves that is about 40 cm long and as wide as your thumb. It runs from the back of your brain into the spinal column. The spinal cord sends all your urges, information, and sensations to your brain. If the spinal cord is damaged, it will affect your body and brain’s function greatly. Nerves. There are many nerves in your body. Nerves send information to different parts of your body, like the back of the head, shoulders, or neck. Ganglia. A ganglia is a cluster of neurons. *Neurons are nerve cells that transmit urges.
How is the nervous system affected by Type 2 Diabetes? A serious complication of diabetes is nerve damage. This can affect the way your brain sends signals to different parts of your body. It is so severe that it can stop an organ or a part of your body from functioning correctly. Since blood cannot flow properly, blood may not be able to reach the blood. Blood keeps the brain running. If the brain can't function, your body may end up paralyzed or still for it can't send commands to your body parts.
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How is the nervous system affected by Type 2 Diabetes? A serious complication of diabetes is nerve damage. This can affect the way your brain sends signals to different parts of your body. It is so severe that it can stop an organ or a part of your body from functioning correctly. Since blood cannot flow properly, blood may not be able to reach the blood. Blood keeps the brain running. If the brain can't function, your body may end up paralyzed or still for it can't send commands to your body parts.
Visit:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/interactive/brain_it.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRwPMICvbT4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjyI4CmBOA0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUPCNLSJIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvJZ1STLos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0PNHAwHVnU