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Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus

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Introduction to Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are two conditions that, despite sharing the same prefix, manifest through distinct physiological mechanisms and present divergent clinical features. Diabetes insipidus primarily involves a deficiency in the hormone vasopressin or an insensitivity of the kidneys to this hormone, leading to excessive urination and…

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The Endocrine System – Network Of Glands

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Introduction to the Endocrine System The endocrine system is a sophisticated network of glands that play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis within the human body. Unlike other systems that might seem more visibly integral to everyday functions, the endocrine system operates behind the scenes, producing and releasing hormones that regulate a variety of bodily…

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EPILEPSY / TYPES OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURES / CAUSES & TREATMENT

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EPILEPSY On a summer day, storm clouds can suddenly gather and transform an afternoon of sunshine into a violent monster of rain, hail, lightning bolts, and the occasional twister. Sunlight and warmth get blotted out. So it is with the nervous system. The brain’s higher functions, working in harmony with the body, promote consciousness and…

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SEIZURES [ DELICATE BALANCE ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ]

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SEIZURES [ DELICATE BALANCE – THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ] Abnormal electrical activity in the brain produces seizures, which have a broad range of manifestations. Some are so minor that they may occur unnoticed, while others can cause violent spasms and convulsions. Victims may even lose consciousness. They can be a…

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MIGRAINES [ THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM ]

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MIGRAINES [ THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM ] THE DAMAGE caused by headaches is eye-popping. About 45 million Americans suffer them regularly, and about half of the sufferers find the pain severe and sometimes disabling. The result: lost time from work, play, the day to day stuff of life. Counting only the 30 million who suffer migraine…

Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Introduction to Headaches Headaches are a common ailment that affects individuals worldwide, regardless of age or gender. They can be categorized into primary and secondary headaches. Primary headaches include tension headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches. Each type has distinct characteristics and causes, which are crucial for effective management and treatment. Tension headaches are the most…

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DELICATE BALANCE – THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM [ HOMEOSTASIS ]

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DELICATE BALANCE – THE BRAIN’S EQUILIBRIUM [ HOMEOSTASIS ] THANKS TO THE autonomic nervous system, the human body pretty much takes care of itself without conscious effort. The weather changes but core temperature is maintained, food gets digested, cycles of sleeping and waking follow upon one another, and the body’s status remains fairly even from…

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A GOOD CATCH [ THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ]

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A GOOD CATCH [ THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ] When the ball hits the glove, mechanoreceptors in the hand register the arrival as pressure. Those in the ear, attuned to the vibrations of sound waves, record the thwack of ball hitting leather. (And if the leather in the palm is too thin, cell damage in the…

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GOOD FEELINGS / PLEASURE CENTERS [ THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ]

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GOOD FEELINGS / PLEASURE CENTERS [ NERVOUS SYSTEM ] GOOD FEELINGS Pleasure also has its centers In the brain. A Tulane University neurologist stumbled across one such center in the 1950s when he tried to electrically stimulate the brains of schizophrenics to break them out of their passivity. His patients told him their implanted electrodes…

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BIG PAIN [ MESSENGERS ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ]

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BIG PAIN [ MESSENGERS ( THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ) ] It turns out, the brain has automatic defenses cued up for a quick response to more serious pain. The perception of pain warns the brain of actual or potential tissue damage. The brain’s recognition of pain sets in motion actions to reduce or remove it,…