Significance of Central nervous system
The central nervous system, or CNS, encompassing the brain and spinal cord, is the body's control center. Various fields of study recognize its crucial role in regulating bodily functions, processing information, and coordinating responses. The CNS is susceptible to a range of influences, including drugs, toxins, infections, and trauma, impacting mental health, neurological function, and overall well-being. Research explores therapeutic interventions targeting the CNS for diverse conditions, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and cognitive impairments.
Synonyms: Nervous system, Cns, Brain and spinal cord, Spinal cord and brain
In Dutch: Centraal zenuwstelsel; In Finnish: Keskushermosto; In Spanish: Sistema nervioso central
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Hindu concept of 'Central nervous system'
In Hinduism, the central nervous system relates to Pranavaha Srotas, Vata's seat, and a target of therapies like Shirodhara and Nasya. It's the body's control center, impacted by diet, lifestyle, and substances, influencing mental and physical well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Nagkesar, Guduchi, and Amalaki help to sharpen the central nervous system, contributing to cognitive function.[1] (2) This, Respiratory system and Cardiovascular system but the patient was uneasy due to itching and burning sensation over psoriatic lesions, and Systemic Examination No abnormality detected in.[2] (3) Central nervous system functions are governed by Vata Dosha in Ayurveda, which is responsible for all bodily movements, and disorders arising from the vitiation of Vata are termed Vatavyadhi.[3] (4) It is the complex of nerve tissues that controls bodily activities. In vertebrates it comprises the brain and spinal cord.[4] (5) An involuntary response to physical and emotional stressors (sensed by this) can provoke simultaneous modifications of the autonomic activity affecting heart rate, RR interval variability, and mean blood pressure.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Also known as siras, is associated with cerebral palsy and can be considered as S iromarmaabhighaataja vatavyadhi.[6] (2) This adapts within a few days to a few weeks, so even though there may be a permanent vestibular disturbance, the feeling of vertigo is never permanent.[7] (3) A system examined to assess higher functions like consciousness, memory, behavior, and orientation, as well as cranial nerves and motor functions.[8] (4) Shavasana calm this system, aiding the digestive system and immune system.[9] (5) Bala and Sida cardifolia possesses psychostimulant properties following up on this system due to its ingredient ephedrine.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) The Central Nervous System is affected by Dioscorea, where diosgenin influences potential generation in cortical neurons and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity, suggesting its role in neurological function.[11] (2) The text suggests exploring the modus operandi of Nasya Karma to understand the pathways used for action of Nasya drugs on the central nervous system.[12] (3) The part of the body that caffeine stimulates, and this stimulation is one of the reasons caffeine is used both recreationally and medically.[13] (4) Moreover, the compounds Diosgenin, Pleiocarpamine, Pamoic acid and Ellagic acid are predicted not to be effluated from the central nervous system by the P-glycoprotein.[14] (5) The functions of this system are affected by insomnia, as indicated in the text, which is a common health problem. It is one of the systems impacted by the effects of the condition being studied.[15]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A modern medical concept linked to wind disease, explaining its effects on bodily functions and sensations.[16]
The concept of Central nervous system in scientific sources
The central nervous system (CNS), comprised of the brain and spinal cord, is vital for bodily functions, cognition, and is targeted by drugs. It's implicated in diseases, stress responses, and glucose metabolism, and can be affected by various substances.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Galphimia glauca is a plant species that has been used in mexican traditional Medicine for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, indicating its potential therapeutic applications.[17] (2) The impairment of these functions is a frequent complication following anesthesia and surgical procedures, predominantly manifesting as abnormalities in cognitive function.[18] (3) It contains neurons that are vulnerable to oxidative stress, which plays a pivotal role in ischemia-associated neurodegeneration and other diseases.[19] (4) Patients experience stimulations in the muscarinic, nicotinic, and central nervous systems because of organophosphorus pesticides.[20] (5) Hydromorphone can play an effective analgesic effect, prevent the transfer of noxious stimulation to this area caused by surgical incision and inflammatory reaction.[21]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The patient died on the fourth day of hospitalisation, probably due to pneumonia and central nervous system relapse, as indicated in the text.[22] (2) Some of the investigators indicated the effect of chemical stimulation or electrical on different sites of the central nervous system and its influence on animal’s behaviors.[23] (3) This system comprises the brain and spinal cord, where tumors located near vital structures can seriously threaten health.[24] (4) A system where infection can be fully established, leading to significant morbidity and/or mortality.[25] (5) Glutamate is the most abundant excitatory amino acid and a key neurotransmitter in this, mediating neuronal response to various situations, including hyperglycaemia, ischaemia and retinal injury.[26]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The brain and spinal cord.[27] (2) It is the complex of nerve tissues that controls activities of the body.[28] (3) L-glutamic acid is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in this system.[29] (4) This is the part of the body where neurons degenerate in Huntington's disease, leading to loss of neurons and degradation of neurotransmitters.[30] (5) Biomaterials have witnessed remarkable growth, offering novel approaches for therapies focused on its regeneration.[31]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) There are many predisposing factors of BPPV that include trauma, otitis media, vestibular neuritis, Ménière’s disease, otosclerosis, sudden sensorineural hearing loss and central nervous system disease.[32] (2) Central nervous system side-effects of oxytocin include seizures, which may relate to water intoxication and hyponatraemia, with neonatal seizures also reported.[33] (3) Changes in the central nervous system can cause chronic pain on a molecular level, as well as changes in the peripheral nervous system and the activation of inflammatory chemical pathways.[34] (4) This is the part of the body that paracetamol directly affects, which targets discomfort and fever, providing relief within a 30-minute time frame.[35] (5) Snake venoms have multiple effects on the central nervous system, which may cause serious complications to a patient.[36]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) A system affected by medication, where children were excluded if they began any medication that had an effect on it during the study.[37] (2) The central nervous system has pathways terminating around axial and extensor interneurons for postural maintenance and others around flexor musculature for fine coordination.[38] (3) This infections account for the greatest proportion of the reported neuropathic disease burden in low-to-middle income countries where HAART is not readily available.[39] (4) It is composed of the brain and spinal cord, and changes in the structure of the brainstem that occur in biological ageing could have a negative effect on the functions of the autonomic nervous system.[40] (5) The Bobath concept is a problem solving approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals with disturbances of tone, movement and function due to a lesion of this system.[41]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The brain and spinal cord, which control bodily functions, make up the central nervous system, and the optimal HAART regimen for patients with CNS disease remains to be established.[42] (2) The brain and spinal cord, and a system that could be affected by efavirenz during the first 6 weeks of fetal development.[43] (3) This is the part of the body where HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder manifests, as the virus infects this particular system, leading to potential neurological complications.[44] (4) The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, which can be affected by HIV infection, leading to neurological disorders like HIV-associated dementia, spinal cord issues, and meninges problems.[45] (5) This refers to the brain and spinal cord, which can be affected by HIV, leading to abnormalities detectable through DTI.[46]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) It is a body system that can be affected in humans, with occasionally more serious complications, due to an acute mosquito-borne disease.[47] (2) This refers to the brain and spinal cord, which can show signs of damage when exposed to 1080, as seen in rats, according to the text.[48] (3) This is the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, and the lyssavirus travels from the site of entry to this area where it multiplies, causing the disease.[49] (4) The leaf is known to have properties and a calming effect on this part of the body, according to the text.[50] (5) This is the control center of the body, and microscopic lesions in this system confirmed A. clavatus poisoning in the second outbreak.[51]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This system, or CNS, is capable of being connected to disorders that can potentially affect vision, which could be an important factor.[52] (2) This is the complex network of nerves and brain structures which may be more sensitive to hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle.[53] (3) The mentioned text references the central nervous system in relation to HIV-1-infected patients, which suggests a focus on the neurological impacts of the virus.[54]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Central nervous system is the focus of concern because high bilirubin levels may be toxic to the developing one and may cause neurological impairments in newborns, according to the study.[55] (2) The primary focus of the statistical report, including brain tumors and other related conditions.[56]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) This refers to the brain and spinal cord, which control and coordinate bodily functions, including the perception of pain and other sensations.[57]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) The central nervous system is affected by metabolic syndrome, and nutritional ketosis can improve its metabolism through the reduction of inflammation.[58]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The Central Nervous System (CNS) is the complex of nerve tissues that controls bodily activities, and prenatal alcohol exposure can disrupt its development, leading to intellectual deficits and behavioral problems.[59] (2) The central nervous system is a focus due to the increase in microcephaly and other changes related to Congenital Zika Virus Infection (CZVI), which is a public health concern.[60] (3) The central nervous system is a critical body system, and symptoms related to it are part of the criteria for identifying multiple chemical sensitivity.[61] (4) The text suggests that gender di ff erences can be attributed to the processes of the central nervous system, which do not develop and mature equally rapidly in boys and girls.[62] (5) The central nervous system, abbreviated as CNS, includes the brain and spinal cord, and multiple sclerosis is characterized by autoimmune reactions that progressively demyelinate the CNS.[63]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Central nervous system refers to the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, which is the subject of therapeutic market analysis.[64] (2) The central nervous system can be affected by pollutants that enter the bloodstream or via the olfactory system, causing damage through mechanisms such as oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.[65]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) COX-1 expression has been identified in endothelial cells of the aorta, microvasculature of the heart, and this (CNS), as indicated in the text.[66]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Barakol has been extensively investigated for its effects on the central nervous system.[67] (2) The central nervous system is responsible for controlling food intake within the body.[68] (3) This system, along with the peripheral nervous system, controls human physiologies and is affected by depression and stress.[69] (4) The system on which the root of S. jollyanum has a stimulant effect when consumed in alcoholic bitters.[70] (5) The part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord, which bumetanide has a safer side effect profile on compared to LEV and VAL.[71]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) The central nervous system (CNS) encompasses the brain and spinal cord, and viral invasion of this system can occur early in HIV infection, affecting subcortical areas of the brain.[72] (2) The central nervous system is the complex of nerve tissues that controls bodily activities, and the spirochete Treponema pallidum may invade the central nervous system early in the course of syphilis infection.[73] (3) This bodily system is affected by certain antiretroviral medications, with side effects ranging from mild to more severe neuropsychiatric symptoms.[74] (4) Tumours of the CNS represent approximately 10% of all neoplasms and 2% of all cancer-related deaths per year.[75] (5) The neurotoxic effects of the immunopathological response in this area is a mechanism by which HIV can negatively affect normal sleep.[76]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The central nervous system is what caffeine and catechins, found in tea, can excite, according to modern scientific research, thereby helping to dispel sleepiness and maintain a vigorous mental state.[77]