Nervous

System,
health and
diagnostic
tests
 Introduction

The nervous system is a complex collection of nerves and

specialized cells known as neurons that transmit
signals between different parts of the body. It is
essentially the body's electrical wiring. 
 STRUCTUR FUNCTION
ALLY ALLY
The system has two main subdivisions: the
voluntary one, and the involuntary one.

The autonomic nervous system regulates certain

body processes, such as blood pressure and
the rate of breathing, that work without
conscious effort, according to Merck Manuals.

The somatic system consists of nerves that connect

the brain and spinal cord with muscles and
sensory receptors in the skin.

The nervous system has two components: the central

nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

The first one is made up of the brain, the spinal cord and
nerves. The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory
neurons, of the ganglia (clusters of neurons) and nerves
that connect to one another and to the central nervous
system.
Evaluating and diagnosing damage to the
nervous system can be very complicated.
Many of the same symptoms occur in
different combinations among the different
disorders.
To further complicate the diagnostic
process, many disorders do not have
definitive causes, markers, or tests.
 SOME COMMON TESTS
TO REMEMBER
Computed
tomography scan
(called CT or CAT
scan) Magnetic resonance
A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a
combination of X-rays and computer
imaging (MRI).
technology to produce horizontal images of
the body. A diagnostic procedure that uses a
combination of large magnets,
A CT scan shows detailed images of any part radiofrequencies, and a computer to CAT scan
of the body, including the brain, bones, produce detailed images of organs and machine
muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more structures within the body.
detailed than general X-rays.
 Positron emission
tomography (PET)
scan
A computer-based imaging technique that
provides a picture of the brain's activity
rather than its structure by measuring levels
of an injected with a tracer molecule, most
often glucose.

Ultrasound (also called

sonography) A PET scan’s
A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency results
sound waves and a computer to create images of blood
vessels, tissues, and organs. Ultrasounds are used to view
internal organs as they function, and to assess blood flow
through various vessels.
A cranial
ultrasound
 AND
TEENAGER
S FOR
NEUROLOG
ICAL
TESTING
● Tell them what’s going to happen in advance with
simple words;
● Get a good night’s sleep, since being tired affects
how you think;
● Eat a good breakfast;
● Don’t drink anything with alcohol in it the night
before the test;
● Ask your doctor about whether you can take any
medications, including sleep medicine, the night
before;
● Tell the doctor about any previous psychological or
neurological tests you’ve taken.
 You or a loved one should bring a list of all your
medications. If you have trouble answering questions
about your medical history or symptoms, bring
someone along who can.
MAINTAIN
YOUR
NERVOUS
SYSTEM
HEALTHY
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02 03
1
Eat regularly to avoid that your
neurons run out of glucose,
Smoke and drink in moderation, During sleep your body
although it would be better to regenerates itself, se have a solid
which is used for energy avoid it altogether sleep schedule of 7-8 hours a
night

04 05
Do activities that stimulate Do some kind of physical
your brain, like reading activity

Provide the nerves with the supplies
they need to transmit messages.
In order for nerves to send electrical
impulses, they need certain
minerals, proteins and vitamins,
not only glucose.
01.2 You can eat: Green leafy
vegetables,Fish, Dark chocolate,
Broccoli, Eggs, Salmon, Avocados
Almonds.
05.2
Use yoga and stretching to
strengthen the nervous
system.
When a person gets stressed
out by work, relationships or
a difficult commute, they
produce a worrying amount
of the hormone cortisol.
When produced constantly,
cortisol affects the nervous
system to affect a person’s
reflexes, concentration and
memory.
THE
END
Made by:
Anna Levchenko
Chiara Starpi
Vittoria Cicioni
Luca Salari

Sources:
https://www.columbianeurology.org/neurology/staywell/overview-di
agnostic-tests-nervous-system-disorders-children

https://www.livescience.com/22665-nervous-system.html

www.salsechiropractic.com

www.brainandspineni.com

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