• While epithelial structure and functions have been substantially investigated in many organs, the mesenchymal elements have received less attention. (nih.gov)
  • Remarkably, it acts as a water and fat-soluble antioxidant supporting the free radical oxidative defense of nerves, blood vessels, and organs. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • Such a "Matruschka" or Russian doll approach could be used for bidirectional interfacing of a nerve or as a supply for multiple denervated end organs as in traumatic brachial plexus injuries. (hindawi.com)
  • Epithelial organs consist of multiple tissue structures, such as epithelial sheets, blood vessels and nerves, which are spatially organized to achieve optimal physiological functions. (biologists.com)
  • Expanding and contracting the diaphragm in the various poses massages all the organs and glands of the body, helps with elimination of toxins, improves immune function, and oxygenates the brain. (projectavalon.net)
  • Numerous studies from our laboratory and others have demonstrated that noradrenergic (NA) and peptidergic nerve fibers are present in various compartments of primary (bone marrow, thymus) and secondary (spleen, lymph nodes) lymphoid organs and that these nerve fibers can modulate immune functions [5-10]. (brainimmune.com)
  • In a lab dish, these tiny organs perform real functions that provide new opportunities to study diseases and develop cures. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • In order to characterize more fully and assess its possible functions, 15 samples of surgical and autopsy human thyroid tissue were studied by classical histology, immunohistochemistry, transmission electron microscopy, electron microscopic immunohistochemistry, and scanning electron microscopy. (nih.gov)
  • The main constituent of the human thyroid stromal tissue was a CD34 positive reticular network involving fibroblasts, mononuclear cells and nerve terminals. (nih.gov)
  • a rupture of a blood vessel supplying the brain, resulting in bleeding into the brain tissue. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • It's made of tiny blood vessels and nerve tissue. (healthline.com)
  • The greater omentum is divided into two layers: the superficial layer, which is composed of adipose tissue, and the deep layer, which contains lymphoid tissue and blood vessels. (wejii.com)
  • Besides fat storage, omentum has key biological functions in immune regulation and tissue regeneration. (wejii.com)
  • The lens is held in place by small tissue strands or fibers (zonules) extending from the inner wall of the eye. (peacehealth.org)
  • This rapid deformation, or strain, of brain tissue stretches and injures delicate nerve fibers, degrading brain function. (wustl.edu)
  • The penis includes three cylindrical spaces (blood-filled sinuses) of erectile tissue. (msdmanuals.com)
  • All these individual components are needed in order to generate stomach tissue with the proper complexity and function, the team discovered. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Cerebral perfusion refers to the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue through blood vessels. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in diabetes results from damage to the autonomic nerve fibers (parasympathetic and sympathetic) that innervate the heart and blood vessels, with resultant abnormalities in heart rate control and vascular dynamics [ 1 ], ultimately leading to diminished heart rate variability (HRV) [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • And since your blood volume exists within a closed system (your circulatory system), needlessly increasing your blood volume on a regular basis puts unnecessary burden on your heart and blood vessels. (drbenkim.com)
  • It's covered by epithelium on both sides and contains a bundle of blood vessels that supply nutrients to the tissues. (dane101.com)
  • Blood vessels supply the periodontal ligament with nutrients, while nerves help control the amount of force used when you chew. (healthline.com)
  • It contains glands that form intestinal juice , certain enzymes that break down nutrients, cells that absorb nutrients from the intestine into the blood and cells that defend themselves against pathogens. (zxc.wiki)
  • The function of the capillary lining is to deliver nutrients. (infotech-web.com)
  • Functions to deliver nutrients/food substances to hair roots and skin cells. (infotech-web.com)
  • The Aim of the present study was to examine whether there is a relationship between autonomic nervous system function and glycemic variability (GV) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). (hindawi.com)
  • Assessment of heart rate variability (HRV), orthostatic hypotension, and 24 h blood pressure profiles provide indices of both parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic function and can be used in clinical settings. (hindawi.com)
  • Twenty-four-hour ECG recordings allow calculation of more complex statistical time-domain measures and together with spectral analysis of HRV allow for a better delineation of cardiac autonomic function [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • An earlier study by the research group on identical twins showed that basic activity in the twins' blood-vessel-regulating autonomic nervous systems was very similar, while their stress-triggered reactions diverged. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Yes, there are several types of nerves grouped into large fiber (ability to move mucles) and small fibers (control autonomic and sensory functions). (dinet.org)
  • If there are autonomic symptoms associated with suspected neuropathy the gold standard test is a small fiber skin biopsy, easy test, follow by qsart. (dinet.org)
  • Pyridoxine aids in producing 5 neurotransmitters used by nerves to carry electrical impulses between cells. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • Supports nerve impulses! (nationhealthmd.com)
  • ALCAR helps normalize electrical nerve impulses, promotes healthy peripheral nerve cell growth, and vibration sensation. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • The back two-thirds of the inner wall of the vitreous chamber is lined with a special layer of cells (the retina): millions of highly sensitive nerve cells that convert light into nerve impulses. (peacehealth.org)
  • Nerve impulses are carried through the optic nerve to the brain. (peacehealth.org)
  • The optic nerve carries these electrical impulses to the brain, which converts them into the visual images that you see. (peacehealth.org)
  • is a group of white nerve fibers that conduct nerve impulses quickly. (medfriendly.com)
  • The image shows bundles of nerve fibers in a human brain and is taken with a MRI scanner with so called diffusion technology (a technique where you register the water molecules movement in the fibers). (lu.se)
  • Vascular malformations - Blood vessels can sometimes develop abnormally early in life (e.g. arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations) or change when exposed to conditions that damage blood vessels such as hypertension and tobacco use (e.g. aneurysms). (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Additionally, vitamin B12 helps keep levels of homocysteine - an amino acid that can damage blood vessels - low, which minimizes the risk of developing cardiovascular disease or stroke. (cultureforgood.com)
  • As explained at the beginning, the skin consists of 3 parts, each layer of which is composed of several layers which have their own functions. (infotech-web.com)
  • The epidermis consists of two layers, the layers of the epidermis and their functions are as follows. (infotech-web.com)
  • White matter, on the other hand, consists of the nerve fibers that connect different regions of the brain, enabling communication and the transmission of electrical signals. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The outer surface of the brain, the cortex of the brain, consists of gray matter containing several billion nerve cells that are in contact with each other through their long axons. (lu.se)
  • Dura matter includes peripheral nerve fibers and peripheral blood vessels. (globalhealthnewswire.com)
  • The CRF travels through peripheral blood vessels to dura matter, where it is released from the vessels and binds to MrgprB2. (globalhealthnewswire.com)
  • Researchers knew that peripheral neural fibers must be related to vessel dilation that occurs with alcohol withdrawal. (globalhealthnewswire.com)
  • Electrode arrays with up to 100 electrodes have been used for recordings in peripheral nerves [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • If the continuity of a peripheral nerve is disrupted, then it too can be repaired by joining the severed ends via a tube [ 15 - 18 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • I guess since other testing showed possible peripheral neuropathy, the Dr. wants to finds out which nerves are involved? (dinet.org)
  • Environmental Health Perspectives Vol. 44, pp. 23-30, 1982 Structure and Function of the Somatosensory System: A Neurotoxicological Perspective by Joseph C. Arezzo*, Herbert H. Schaumburg* and Peter S. Spencer* The somatosensory system comprises those elements of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS) subserving the modalities of touch, vibration, tempera- ture, pain and kinesthesia. (cdc.gov)
  • Low homocysteine supports the cells lining blood vessels and the vital oxygen and nutrient supply to your nerves required for repair and regeneration. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • The periosteum is a vital structure in bone function, serving to nourish and protect the underlying cortical bone. (medscape.com)
  • Haversian canals a series of microscopic tubes in the outermost region of bone called cortical bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to travel through them. (recnotes.com)
  • After alcohol withdrawal, the CRF stress hormone is released from the hypothalamus, a brain region that controls many functions," Kim said. (globalhealthnewswire.com)
  • The effects of these exposures on hormone concentrations, and markers of function and/or injury in the olfactory bulb, hypothalamus and testes were measured after 1, 8 and 30days exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • In one, a traditional research technique called microneurography, very thin needle electrodes are used to probe the signaling in nerve fibers (specifically, muscle sympathetic nerve activity, MSNA) directed to the vascular bed (blood vessels) of the muscles. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Combining structural imaging, white matter connectivity mapping, and perfusion studies allows researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the brain's structure, function, and vascular dynamics. (alliedacademies.org)
  • It is a 'key' that unlocks the cell gates so that glucose from the blood enters the cells. (rxlist.com)
  • Only then can the cells utilize this glucose as a fuel for their functions. (rxlist.com)
  • Persistent high glucose levels damage the inner lining of the blood vessels and nerve fibers and increase the risk of heart attack , stroke , kidney failure, and vision loss. (rxlist.com)
  • Glucose from the blood can enter the muscle cells only in the presence of insulin. (rxlist.com)
  • Essential for healthy nerve function and glucose control! (nationhealthmd.com)
  • By using tracers that bind to specific molecules, researchers can investigate various aspects of brain function, including blood flow, glucose metabolism, and neurotransmitter activity. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Blood glucose is the main sugar found in your blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Despite high blood sugar levels, the cells are deprived of their fuel and cannot function. (rxlist.com)
  • High blood sugar levels cause swelling in the brain cells resulting in disturbed brain function that may progress to coma. (rxlist.com)
  • It helps the entry of potassium inside the body cells that are required for proper cell functions. (rxlist.com)
  • As your circulatory system becomes diluted with excess water, the concentration of electrolytes in your blood will drop relative to the concentration of electrolytes in your cells. (drbenkim.com)
  • In an effort to maintain an equal balance of electrolytes between your blood and your cells, water will seep into your cells from your blood, causing your cells to swell. (drbenkim.com)
  • compromise of the blood supply to the brain, requires immediate restoration in order to protect the nerve cells and the supporting cells. (archwaypublishing.com)
  • This signals the mast cells to degranulate, or open, and secrete chemical messengers that induce functions including blood vessel dilation (widening). (globalhealthnewswire.com)
  • It happens when white blood cells infiltrate saliva glands, tear glands, and other exocrine tissues, leading to decrease in tear and saliva production. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. (cultureforgood.com)
  • A lack of vitamin B12 can lead to anemia, which is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that has a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and the formation of red blood cells. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Red blood cells are vital for transporting oxygen throughout the body. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Vitamin B12 helps form red blood cells. (cultureforgood.com)
  • This is a condition in which there are not enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen levels. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Anemia: If you are experiencing fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, or lightheadedness, you may have anemia, a condition caused by a lack of red blood cells. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Cytokines and other factors produced by cells of the immune system can cross the blood-brain barrier to induce the release of neurotransmitters and hormones from the brain and pituitary, leading to several central nervous system (CNS)-dependent responses such as sleep, depression, thermogenesis, and anorexia [2-4]. (brainimmune.com)
  • In a significant step forward in regenerative medicine, scientists at Cincinnati Children's report success at developing a stomach organoid so sophisticated that it has distinct glands and nerve cells that can control smooth muscle contractions. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • We found that adeno-associated virus (AAV) was able to deliver mRNAs to blood vessels and certain nerve fibers of the cochlea, but was not able to infect cochlear hair cells using a variety of promoter constructs. (rochester.edu)
  • However, we determined that a modified adenovirus [E1-,E3-, E2b-] could infect cochlear hair cells both in culture and in vivo with no loss of either transduction currents or cochlear function. (rochester.edu)
  • This is the last layer of the skin where all of the cells possess a visible and functioning nucleus. (bodyviz.com)
  • Cells within this layer lack organelles and a functioning nucleus, and are densely packed together. (bodyviz.com)
  • The Haversian canals surround blood vessels and nerve cells throughout bones and communicate with bone cells (contained in spaces within the dense bone matrix called lacunae) through connections called canaliculi. (recnotes.com)
  • However, about 20 percent are born with a combination of features that include an enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), elevated blood levels of liver enzymes, a shortage of blood cells called platelets that are needed for normal blood clotting (thrombocytopenia), and neurological abnormalities. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The functional MR technique is sensitive to differences between and oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood in the small blood vessels that convey oxygen to the nerve cells. (lu.se)
  • The fluid component of the saliva is derived from the perfusing blood vessels in proximity to the gland, while the macromolecular composition is derived from secretory granules within the acinar cells. (medscape.com)
  • HN - 2008 BX - Granulosa Cells, Cumulus MH - Coronary Sinus UI - D054326 MN - A07.231.908.194.500 MS - A short vein that collects about two thirds of the venous blood from the MYOCARDIUM and drains into the RIGHT ATRIUM. (bvsalud.org)
  • A stroke is a brain, spinal cord, or retinal injury related to dysfunction of the blood vessels supplying these parts of the central nervous system, resulting in permanent damage. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • It is also clear that psychological stressors lead to aberrant barrier function, with decreased epidermal lipid and structural protein synthesis, decreased hydration of the stratum corneum, and increased transepidermal water loss (Maarouf 2019), and can also result in immune system dysfunction leading to systemic and local inflammation (Liu 2017). (ernolaszlo.com)
  • I would think only a drug that improves nerve function might help with pooling (if it's true that nerve damage is causing blood vessel dysfunction). (dinet.org)
  • It is this high pressure that allows a blade to cut through a material by breaking the bonds between the molecules, crystals, fibers, etc. in the material. (wikipedia.org)
  • By measuring the diffusion of water molecules along the axonal fibers, DTI can create a three-dimensional representation of the brain's white matter connectivity, known as a connectome. (alliedacademies.org)
  • We also use other MR techniques through which we can map the nerves' pathway system by measuring how the water molecules move in the tissues", states Karin Markenroth Bloch. (lu.se)
  • They promote the production of collagen fibers, helping to improve the overall texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. (eloraclinic.com)
  • For nearly 20 years now, a University of Gothenburg research group has been investigating how this kind of micro-stress affects nerve signals to our muscles and the throughput (perfusion) of blood in their vessels (muscle vasculature). (neurosciencenews.com)
  • It's an impulse that prepares us for action, by reducing the vasoconstrictor nerve activity and thereby increase blood flow in the muscles. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Tennis ball massages can help relieve tension in tight muscles and increase blood flow. (spine-health.com)
  • 2015. Thai yoga massage also eases muscle stiffness through assisted yoga stretches to make muscles more flexible and promote improved blood circulation. (spine-health.com)
  • Stimulation of the proximal nerve elicited contractions in distal muscles. (hindawi.com)
  • Thin metal electrodes, inserted initially into the smaller tubes in some experiments, became embedded in the new nerve structures and when stimulated contractions of the distal muscles were observed. (hindawi.com)
  • Interestingly, it has been demonstrated that a severed nerve can be redirected to several new muscles, thus creating a platform for EMG control of a prosthetic device [ 11 - 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This is because near the hair roots there are smooth muscles which have the function of holding the hair straight. (infotech-web.com)
  • While structural imaging and white matter connectivity mapping reveal the physical architecture of the brain, the study of perfusion focuses on understanding the brain's blood flow dynamics. (alliedacademies.org)
  • In parallel with the technique's rapid entry into clinical routines, research has also flourished in the area, with a particular focus on gaining higher definition and mapping the brain's functions. (lu.se)
  • Using the computer, the brain's nerve fibers can then be reconstructed into three dimensions. (lu.se)
  • Ischemic stroke (the majority of strokes): a blockage of a blood vessel supplying a specific portion of the brain, resulting in loss of oxygen and nutrient delivery to that area. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • It also delivers formidable antioxidants that support free radical defense, healthy immune responses, blood vessels, and optimal oxygen and nutrient delivery. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • By monitoring the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signal, fMRI can identify regions of the brain that are activated during specific tasks or stimuli. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The blood flow increases in the active parts of the brain, as more oxygen is needed there", says physicist Karin Markenroth Bloch, who is the coordinator at the 7T facility. (lu.se)
  • Functional MRI measures changes in blood oxygenation levels in response to neural activity, allowing researchers to study brain function non-invasively. (alliedacademies.org)
  • The neural elements of somatosensory receptors in the hands and feet represent the distal extreme of long afferent fibers, and thus, are par- ticularly vulnerable in the distal axonopathies. (cdc.gov)
  • Massage therapy for piriformis muscle pain may also reduce hip and thigh pain that radiates through the sciatic nerve . (spine-health.com)
  • Transected rat sciatic nerve stumps were inserted into a nine mm long silicone tube, which contained four, five mm long, smaller tubes, thus leaving a five mm gap for regenerating nerve fibers. (hindawi.com)
  • The function is to sever a nerve, muscle or tendon fibers, or blood vessel to disable or kill the adversary. (wikipedia.org)
  • Functions of the tip is the attachment of the muscle to adjust the physical load on the pelvic region. (osvilt.com)
  • If the heart muscle is inflamed and damaged by the virus, the heart can't function," she said. (sott.net)
  • In the scrotum, other structures, such as muscle fibers, blood vessels, and nerves, also travel along with each vas deferens and together form an intertwined structure, the spermatic cord. (msdmanuals.com)
  • For example, the authors found that if they did not add the nerves during the assembly process the stomach glands and muscle did not form properly. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Nociceptors for pain also appear to be "free nerve" endings in skin and muscle. (cdc.gov)
  • The gland itself lies on the hyoglossus muscle, superficial to both the hypoglossal and the lingual nerves, the latter supplying parasympathetic innervation by way of the chorda tympani nerve (from cranial nerve VII) and the submandibular ganglion. (medscape.com)
  • When this organ, nourished by an intricate blood vessel network supplying oxygenated blood, has a sudden blocked blood vessel- an acute ischemic stroke develops. (msrmh.com)
  • Brain Stroke The brain is a wonderful and intricately designed organ with multitude of functions transcending to mindfulness and awareness. (msrmh.com)
  • Some might not have key nerve fibers, internal blood vessels, or other critical ducts and glands that would be needed to connect the organ to the rest of the body's systems. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Behavioral conditioning, lesions in specific regions of the brain, and external environmental factors, such as stress and psychosocial factors, alter immunological functions, suggesting that the immune system is regulated by neurotransmitters, neuropeptides and hormones, the products of the neuroendocrine system [2]. (brainimmune.com)
  • The "tubes within a tube" technique, creating multiple new nerves from a single "mother" nerve, can be used to record multiple signals for prosthetic device control or as sources for supply of multiple denervated targets. (hindawi.com)
  • In some of these situations, multiplication of the proximal nerve trunk would be advantageous, like in encountering extensive traumatic brachial plexus injuries and/or when multiple targets, supplied by a single nerve, are denervated, as well as when multiple signals for prosthetic arm/hand device control are required. (hindawi.com)
  • It is difficult to obtain a sufficient number of nerve signals to run such a complicated prosthesis. (hindawi.com)
  • We hypothesize that splitting of a nerve into multiple parts can offer a solution to increase the number of signals required for an advanced arm/hand prosthesis. (hindawi.com)
  • In the present study, we tested if smaller tubes, inserted within a larger tube, could be used to create multiple new nerves or "fascicles," thus offering the possibility to obtain multiple signals from one and the same nerve. (hindawi.com)
  • This movement triggers electrical signals along the nerve from your ear to your brain (auditory nerve). (sparrow.org)
  • A new nerve trunk forms in the tube and nerve fibers grow from the proximal to the distal nerve within a few weeks depending on the distance between the nerve ends. (hindawi.com)
  • The nervous system undergoes various changes throughout the lifespan of a person, especially to an aged person where his neurological function started to run slow and so much vulnerable to general systemic changes. (savedelicious.com)
  • The hepatic nervous system has been implicated in physiological functions and regeneration of the liver. (biologists.com)
  • Several studies have countered the notion that these three homeostatic systems in the body, nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system, function independent of each other and provided evidence for the bidirectional communication between these systems to regulate health and disease in humans. (brainimmune.com)
  • For invasive electrodes, one possibility would be to increase the number of fascicles in a severed nerve. (hindawi.com)
  • In addition, optimal vitamin B2 levels support the metabolism of other B Vitamins critical to healthy nerve function. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • one of them is performing an optimal reconstruction of the severed nerve trunk. (hindawi.com)
  • They strengthen the skin's barrier function, preventing moisture loss and maintaining optimal hydration levels. (eloraclinic.com)
  • The skin functions as a means of excretion due to the presence of sweat glands (sudoriferous glands) which are located in the dermis layer. (infotech-web.com)
  • Six weeks later, several new nerve structures were formed not only in the four smaller tubes, but also in the spaces in-between. (hindawi.com)
  • The 7-9 new continuous nerve structures, which were isolated as individual free nerves after removal of the tubes, were delineated by a perineurium and contained both myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers as well as blood vessels. (hindawi.com)
  • Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in many of the body's key functions, including the items listed below. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Vitamin B12 plays an important role in maintaining healthy brain function. (cultureforgood.com)
  • People with anemia or other blood-related disorders may also require more vitamin B12. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Blood-related disorders: People with conditions like pernicious anemia or Leber's disease often need more vitamin B12 than the average person. (cultureforgood.com)
  • Mutations in any of these genes are believed to result the absence or abnormal functioning of the respective nuclease enzyme. (medlineplus.gov)
  • ACE2 molecule acts as a gateway for the virus to enter the cell and replicate, but on the other hand, it normally serves a "protective" function , Michos said. (sott.net)
  • It has several important functions, including serving as a protective barrier, playing a role in the immune system, and being involved in metabolic processes. (wejii.com)
  • This function is especially evident with subcutaneous bones like the tibia: when such bones are exposed and injured, their very survival may depend on the presence or absence of periosteum. (medscape.com)
  • And ALCAR is vital to assist mitochondria in producing the cellular energy required for healthy nerve function and regeneration. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • ALA also plays a critical role in mitochondrial cellular energy, which is necessary for nerve regeneration and function. (nationhealthmd.com)
  • Multiple nerve branches were created during the regeneration procedure after a nerve injury and such multiple branches are suggested to be used to control, for example, prosthesis with many degrees of freedom. (hindawi.com)
  • The epidermis is the very thin outer part, the function of the epidermis is to protect body from various chemical substances found outside the body, protects the body from UV rays, protects the body from bacteria. (infotech-web.com)
  • This is called small fiber neuropathy. (dinet.org)
  • Visual interpretation is not only function of occipital lobe, it is also involve in differentiating shapes and understanding different letters and symbols. (savedelicious.com)
  • Before we dive deep into its function, let's talk about its structure. (dane101.com)
  • That's partly because brain deformation is challenging to observe: The brain is well hidden and any attempt to expose it could change its behavior or disrupt its structure and functioning. (wustl.edu)
  • Over the years, advancements in medical imaging technology have revolutionized our understanding of brain structure and function. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Skin exposure methodologies are being developed to in- corporate skin exposure assessment into epidemiology studies in- A basic understanding of skin structure and function is needed vestigating asthma risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Receptors Structure and Function Since the early nineteenth century, various spe- cialized receptors have been associated with the somatosensory system. (cdc.gov)
  • these vessels provide a major part of its blood supply. (medscape.com)
  • In this blog, we will discuss in detail what the greater omentum is, its anatomy and function, and its clinical significance. (wejii.com)
  • It is a vital process for maintaining brain function, as any disruptions in blood flow can lead to ischemia, hypoxia, or even cell death. (alliedacademies.org)
  • Head or neck trauma can affect the inner ear, hearing nerves or brain function linked to hearing. (sparrow.org)