Nervous system
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The main function of the spinal cord is to transmit nerve impulses both ways between the brain and body. It also allows a number of reflex actions which protect against injury. The key reflexes are the deep tendon reflex, the stretch reflex, the plantar reflex, the abdominal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Systems and diseases: Nervous system 9
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An educational presentation of the symptom management system in multiple sclerosis is described, with focus on the motor, sensory symptoms, bladder and sexual disfunction, as well as difficulties related to cognitive and visual functions.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Systems and diseases: nervous system 1
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The nervous system is explored and described with emphasis on its anatomy and physiology. This first part of seven looks at the brain, meninges and the neurone.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2000
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