Together, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous

systems (PNS) transmit and process sensory information and coordinate

bodily functions.

The brain and spinal cord (the CNS) function as the control centre.

They receive data and feedback from the sensory organs and from
nerves throughout the body, process the information and send
commands back out.

Nerve pathways of the PNS carry the incoming and outgoing signals.
THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM
•The nervous system is the most complex body system !!

•Constantly alive with electricity, the nervous system is the body’s

prime communication and coordination network.

•It is so vast and complex that, an estimate is that all the individual
nerves from one body, joined end to end, could reach around the
world two and a half times.

•It is so vast and complex that, an estimate is that all the individual
nerves from one body, joined end to end, could reach around the
world two and a half times.

•Nerves and Sensory Organs Make Up the Peripheral Nervous System

 MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-

invasive way to view organs, tissues, bones,
and other structures inside the body. It uses
strong magnetic fields and radio waves to
produce internal images of the body. , MRI
machines produce cross sectional, 3D images
of the body without using the use of radiation.
MR imaging is used to diagnose many
different types of diseases including heart and
vascular disease, stroke, muscle and skeletal
(bone) disorders and cancer
 The machines are large tube-
shaped magnets, when you lie
inside an MRI machine the
magnetic field temporarily
railings hydrogen atoms in your
body.

•MRI has no radiation.

•The scan time of MRI takes
approximately (30- 40)
minutes.
•In MRI we can identify issues
and abnormalities.

About the Machin

The MRI system
•It uses radio waves that interact with specific
molecules in the body (protons, the nuclei of
hydrogen atoms).

•During the exam, radio signals are repeatedly turned

on and off. The energy in the radio waves is absorbed
by different atoms in the target area and reflected out
of the body.

•When the radio waves are reflected off tissues in the

patient's body, they generate signals that are detected
by the MRI machine.

•These signals are sent to the MRI computer, which

collects the signals from the coil and combines them
to create a 3-D image
Merits and Cons of MRI
• MRI does not involve radiation
• MRI gives extremely clear, detailed images of soft-tissue
structures and nerves
• MRI can easily create hundreds of images

• High cost and the need for shielding from the magnetic
signals.
• MRI is not painful, but the patient must remain still in an
enclosed machine
Computed tomography (CT) • Computed tomography (CT) scan is
a useful diagnostic tool for detecting
diseases and injuries. It uses a series of X-
rays and a computer to produce a 3D image
of soft tissues and bones. CT is a painless,
non-invasive way for your healthcare
provider to diagnose conditions.

•Computed tomography (CT) of the

body uses sophisticated x-ray
technology to help detect a variety of
diseases and conditions.
CT VS MRI

•A CT scan uses X-rays, but an MRI uses magnets and radio waves.
•Unlike an MRI, a CT scan does not show tendons and ligaments.
•MRI is better for examining the spinal cord.
•A CT scan is better suited to cancer, pneumonia, abnormal chest x-rays,
bleeding in the brain, especially after an injury.
•A brain tumor is more clearly visible on MRI.
•A CT scan shows organ tear and organ injury more quickly, so it may be
more suitable for trauma cases.
•Broken bones and vertebrae are more clearly visible on a CT scan.
•CT scans provide a better image of the lungs and organs in the chest cavity
between the lungs.