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Introduction
The brain’s main function is to send signals throughout the body in order for it to function properly. These signals are traveling to each of the organ systems in the body. From the gut system, the immune system, and even the endocrine system, the brain will send signals to these systems, and vice versa the organ systems will send signals back to the brain. In this 2 part series, we will be taking a look at what is the central nervous system and what factors can affect the brain. In part 2, we will take a look at how cortisol and inflammation affect the brain as well as how the gut and the brain make a connection. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialized in neurological services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
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What Is The Central Nervous System?
So the nervous system is where the body receives information and helps it function properly. Research shows that the nervous system is consist of two main parts of the body which are the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. So the peripheral nervous system has many nerves that are being branched off from the spinal cord and extend all throughout the entire body. The central nervous system is where the brain and the spinal cord are there to make sure that the body is functioning properly. The nervous system has many neurons throughout the body that has many different jobs that send out messages to the brain and can perform many different activities. Some of the different neurons can help the muscles move in the body, other neurons can help the body’s senses like hearing, taste feeling pressure on the skin and other neurons can help keep the organ systems functioning, like regulating heartbeat and hormonal release.
The Brain
The brain is the body’s main control system, where it sends out signals to the body and makes sure that it is keeping an individual alive. Consist of three main structures, research studies show that the brain will send out signals throughout the body that can help regulate different biological functions and even sense any environmental changes that can affect the body. The three structures of the brain are the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. Each of these structures makes sure that the brain is working properly and that it sends signals throughout the body to make it function properly as well. The brain is also connected to the spinal cord where some of the important functions like muscle movement, secreting hormones, and emotions are being controlled by the brain.
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Dr. Jimenez gives an insight look at the neuroimaging of the brain and how it functions in the body, in this 2 part series. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.