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All of the functions related to human body are controlled and coordinated by the nervous system, which is continually sending and receiving electrical impulses to and from the brain. Interference or stresses in any part of the nervous system may result in health problems in a variety of different areas throughout the body. Take a moment and explore which areas of the body are influenced by different areas of the spine. You will be amazed to learn how the spine and nervous system are interrelated and connected to every aspect of health and wellness.
The bladder is a distensible organ located just above the pelvic floor. It is responsible for collecting urine prior to elimination. The urethra is a duct that connects to the bladder, allowing the bladder to drain.
The portion of the intestine that extends from the ileum to the anus, forming an arch around the convolutions of the small intestine and including the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.
The kidneys are a pair of blood-filtering organs responsible for controlling the volume of various fluids within the body, the electrolyte and acid-base balance within the blood, and the removal of toxins.
The narrow, winding, upper part of the intestine where digestion is completed and nutrients are absorbed by the blood. It extends from the pylorus to the cecum and consists of the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum.
The adrenal glands function as part of the endocrine system. Located on top of each kidney, the adrenal glands produce a number of different hormones for the body, such as adrenaline, aldosterone, and cortisol.
The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. It performs various essential biological functions related to detoxification, such as the formation of various proteins and biochemicals for digestion and growth, the conversion and storage of nutrients like glucose and glycogen, and the decomposition of red blood cells.
The spleen functions primarily as a blood filter, removing old or degenerated red blood cells. It also stores blood for emergencies and houses lymphocytes that produce antibodies.
The pancreas is a heterocrine gland, performing both endocrine and exocrine functions. Its endocrine functions include regulating blood sugar levels by secreting insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide. Its exocrine function is to secrete pancreatic juice into the duodenum to neutralize stomach acid.
The stomach is an essential digestive organ. It takes part in the gastric phase of digestion, specifically the chemical breakdown of food. The stomach also plays a role in regulating gut microbiota, which influences overall health.
The heart is the muscle responsible for circulating blood throughout the body. The circulatory system, of which the heart is a primary component, is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues throughout the body.
An artery that originates on the right from the brachiocephalic artery and on the left from the aortic arch, runs upward into the neck and divides opposite the upper border of the thyroid cartilage, with the external and internal carotid arteries as its terminal branches.
Two spongy, saclike respiratory organs occupying the chest cavity together with the heart. Their primary function is to remove carbon dioxide from the blood and provide it with oxygen.
This artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs so that it can be re-oxygenated.
The parotid glands, located on either side of the mouth in front of each ear, are the largest salivary glands.
The thyroid secretes hormones that influence metabolic rate, protein synthesis, and early-life growth and development. The parathyroid glands are responsible for producing hormones that regulate the amount of calcium in the body’s blood and bones.
Either of two salivary glands situated in the mucus membrane on the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue.
Either of two salivary glands situated in the neck near the lower edge of each side of the mandible and emptying into the submandibular duct.
Various air-filled cavities in the bones of the skull, especially one communicating with the nostrils.
A pair of hollow structures located in bony sockets of the skull, functioning together or independently, each having a lens capable of focusing incident light on an internal photosensitive retina from which nerve impulses are sent to the brain; the vertebrate organ of vision.
Glands from the posterior two-thirds of the nasal cavities and from the accessory air sinuses Lymphatic Vessels of the mouth.
The portion of the central nervous system that is enclosed within the cranium, continuous with the spinal cord, and composed of gray matter and white matter. The brain is the primary center for activities, receiving and interpreting sensory impulses, and transmitting information to the muscles and body organs. It is also the seat of consciousness, thought, memory, and emotion.
