
What are the parts of the nervous system? - NICHD
Aug 9, 2018 · 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 …
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Significantly, this enzyme is not present in brain, even though the nervous system bears the brunt of the deleterious consequences of PKU. PAH activity is also dependent on the availability of …
About Neuroscience | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Oct 1, 2018 · Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and networks of sensory and motor nerve cells, called neurons, throughout …
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Jan 10, 2017 · ASD affects the structure and function of the brain and nervous system. Because it affects development, ASD is called a developmental disorder. ASD can last throughout a …
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and …
Aug 9, 2018 · The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and networks of sensory and motor nerve cells, called neurons, throughout the body. Neuroscience aims to understand how …
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Dec 2, 2016 · Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as part of a …
What are some different areas of neuroscience?
Neurophysiology describes the study of the nervous system itself and how it functions. Sensory neuroscience examines features of the body’s sensory systems and how the nervous system …
New Videos Show NIH Studies of Communication Between Brain …
Jan 28, 2011 · In the nervous system, networks of nerve cells send signals throughout the body. Signals that cross the synapse from one cell to another have been thought to be the main form …
How does reading work? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
The skill of reading is built on an understanding of how sounds form words, the relationship between letters and sounds, and other complex elements.
About Phenylketonuria (PKU) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
May 15, 2012 · PKU is an inherited disorder that can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) if not treated.