Sentences with phrase «affects nerve function»

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Physical, chemical, and emotional stressors all affect nerve system function.

Disordered stress reactivity can be established as a pattern for life not only in the brain with the stress response system (Bremmer et al, 1998), but also in the body through the vagus nerve, a nerve that affects functioning in multiple systems (e.g., digestion).

«In that case, we will also have to ask how such changes affected the functions and connectivity of the nerve cells involved.»

Scientists are studying how oscillations generated by nerve cells affect brain function.

Mutations that detrimentally affect the function of neuronal KV7 channels cause hyperexcitability syndromes such as benign familial neonatal seizures, early onset epileptic encephalopathy, and peripheral nerve hyperexcitability.

It is clear, however, that volatile anesthetics, which are more soluble in lipids than in water, primarily affect the function of ion channel and neurotransmitter receptor proteins in the membranes of nerve cells, which are lipid environments.

«This study suggests that amyloid deposition in the gray matter affects the associated white matter connections, which are essential for conducting messages across the billions of nerve cells in the brain, allowing for all aspects of mental function.»

Rice and a group of collaborators are gearing up to investigate this potential link by searching for malformations of the blood - vessel nerves that could affect their function.

The mutation, which has been found in people with ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, affects the function of DAT, a protein that regulates the brain's supply of the neurotransmitter by removing excess dopamine from the synapse, or the space between nerve cells.

«Since cholesterol is required by neurons to form synapses (connections) with other cells, this decrease in cholesterol could affect how nerves function for appetite regulation, behavior, memory and even pain and motor activity,» says Dr. Kahn, who is also Mary K. Iacocca Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

ALS is a progressive and terminal disease that damages the function of nerves and muscle, affecting up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time.

Macrophage depletion alters the blood — nerve barrier without affecting Schwann cell function after neural injury.

We found that an unusually high number of genes affected by these DNA deletions / duplications are associated with the functioning of synaptic transmission between nerve cells.

«Even if the nerve cells have been affected over a long term, gastric bypass still improves toward normal function.»

In other words, nerves in the arms activated and adapted to improve function of the spinal cord in other areas of the body, such as the legs, affected by stroke.

You also want to replenish potassium and magnesium, two electrolytes that are essential for proper muscle and nerve function that can be affected by alcohol.

Familial amyloid polyneuropathy is characterized by abnormal protein deposits that can affect the nerves and other functions of the body.

The brain is largely made up of fat, and the fats we eat directly affect its structure and function, providing insulation around nerve cells, supporting neurotransmitter production, and helping maintain healthy communication between neurons.

The resulting nerve interference disrupts the flow of information between your brain and the regions of your body supplied by the irritated spinal nerves, potentially resulting in loss of function or abnormal function of affected cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Gut microorganisms can affect brain functions through the vagus nerve; after a vagotomy, the microorganisms will not be able to regulate behaviors.

Fluoride contributes to brittle, discolored, and crumbling teeth by suppressing this dentinal lymph system and that affects bone mineralization, nerve health, saliva pH and endocrine function.

Intermittent fasting may also promote new nerve cell growth, which can positively affect cognitive function.

It can adversely affect the nerves innervating a specific muscle or muscles reducing their function.

In addition, arsenic is toxic to nerve cells and may affect brain function (36, 37).

When it comes to migraines, it is theorized that an imbalance in the gut bacteria can affect the functioning of the immune system, causing the release of inflammatory substances that then act on certain nerve cells triggering the headache and other symptoms of migraines.

Vitamin K is necessary for blood clotting and niacin and the B vitamins affect energy levels, metabolism, feelings of fatigue and the function of nerves.

The consequences of disturbing these spinal nerves are not necessarily limited to spinal pain, but can potentially involve any function affected by these nerves, including digestion.

«Frostbite can lead to loss of blood supply and nerve function to the affected areas, resulting in loss of toes or permanent damage to the pads.»

The nerve disruption directly affects the function of the organs or muscles that the nerve supplies.

The nerves affecting functions of the head and throat are usually the first to be involved.

This results from a disc herniation at the rear of the cervical spine impinging on the nerves providing function to the affected limb.

Mr. Regar settled a medical malpractice case against a hospital for a 68 - year - old male who suffered damage to a nerve affecting bodily functions during a colonoscopy procedure.

For both men and women, sexual sensation after spinal cord injury is likely to be affected, as some of the nerves responsible for providing pleasurable feelings may not be functioning as they did pre-injury.