What are the parts of the nervous system? - NICHD
2018年8月9日 · The nervous system has two main parts: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and extend to all parts of the body. The nervous system transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs. In this way, the nervous …
What does the nervous system do? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
The nervous system plays a role in nearly every aspect of our health and well-being. It guides everyday activities such as waking up; automatic activities such as breathing; and complex processes such as thinking, reading, remembering, and …
Stress System Malfunction Could Lead to Serious, Life Threatening ...
2002年9月9日 · Their theory explains the complex interplay between the nervous system and stress hormones--the hormonal system known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Chrousos and his colleagues have employed the theory to understand a variety of stress-related conditions, including depression, Cushing's syndrome ...
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2018年8月9日 · The nervous system transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs. In this way, the nervous system’s activity controls the ability to move, breathe, see, think, and more. 1. The basic unit of the nervous system is a nerve cell, or neuron. The human brain contains about 100 billion neurons.
Fragile X Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …
2013年11月7日 · The gene normally makes a protein, called FMRP, that is important for creating and maintaining connections between cells in the brain and nervous system. The mutation causes the body to make only a little bit or none of the protein, which often causes the …
What causes Rett syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
2012年6月23日 · The MECP2 gene makes a protein that is necessary for the development of the nervous system, especially the brain. The mutation causes the gene to either make insufficient amounts of this protein or to make a damaged protein that the body cannot use.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Nervous System - NICHD
A tightly regulated division of labor ensures that the nervous system functions properly. However, much remains to be learned about the different cell types and their contributions. To fill these knowledge gaps, the Serpe Lab characterized the ventral nerve cord (VNC) of fruit fly larvae, which shares many features with the vertebrate spinal cord.
Science Update: Early childhood adversity may affect ... - NICHD
2024年6月3日 · Other research suggests that these long-term problems could potentially result from the stresses that adverse childhood experiences place on children’s developing nervous systems. Results. The study authors examined patterns of adverse experiences because children may be exposed to multiple adverse experiences at the same time.
About Autism | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
2021年4月19日 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in life and affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. ASD affects the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. Because it affects development, ASD is called a developmental disorder. ASD can …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
2017年1月10日 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in life and affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns. ASD affects the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. Because it affects development, ASD is called a developmental disorder.