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Wednesday, April 23
Central Nervous System Image
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multiplesclerosis
on Wed 23 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The brain functions to receive nerve impulses from the more »
Tuesday, April 22
Diagram - Spinal Tap 2
by
multiplesclerosis
on Tue 22 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
CSF protects the brain and spinal cord from injury by acting like a liquid cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure, more »
Monday, April 21
Diagram - Spinal Tap
by
multiplesclerosis
on Mon 21 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain. CSF protects the brain and spinal cord from injury by acting like a liquid cushion. more »
Sunday, April 20
Diagram - Spinal Needle
by
multiplesclerosis
on Sun 20 Apr 2008 02:11 PM CST
A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or injury. A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae in the lower spine. Once the needle is more »
Friday, April 4
Diagram - conduction of Nerve Fiber
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 04 Apr 2008 09:16 AM CST
Normal Conduction in Myelinated Nerve Fiber
Conduction in a Demyelinated Nerve Fiber-KH
Thursday, March 13
Achalasia - lower esophageal sphincter does not relax
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 13 Mar 2008 07:31 AM CST
The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter is a muscular ring at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach. The lower esophageal more »
Thursday, March 6
Myelin and nerve structure - picture
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 06 Mar 2008 11:49 AM CST
Myelin and nerve structure  Myelin is the layer that forms around nerves. Its purpose is to speed the transmission of impulses along nerve cells.
Diagram - Demyelination in Cerebellum
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 06 Mar 2008 05:56 AM CST
 Area of Demyelination in Cerebellum - MRI scanWednesday, March 5
Diagram of Possible Etiologic Mechanisms of Demyelination in CNS - T-cell Activation
by
multiplesclerosis
on Wed 05 Mar 2008 01:10 PM CST
 Possible Etiologic Mechanisms of Demyelination in CNS - T-cell Activation
Diagram: Liver problems:
by
multiplesclerosis
on Wed 05 Mar 2008 11:00 AM CST
Liver problems that can occur include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. The liver and its cells — as seen through a microscope — change dramatically when a normal liver becomes fatty or cirrhotic. more »
Sunday, March 2
Multiple sclerosis - illustration
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 02 Mar 2008 11:26 AM CST
Multiple sclerosis  Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system disorder marked by decreased nerve function with initial inflammation of the protective myelin nerve covering and eventual scarring. Symptoms and severity of symptoms vary widely and may progress into episodes of crisis alternating with episodes of remission. Monday, February 18
Diagram of abnormal conduction in a nerve fiber in demyelinating diseases.
by
multiplesclerosis
on Mon 18 Feb 2008 01:46 PM CST
 Conduction in a Demyelinated Nerve Fiber-KHThis slide shows abnormal conduction in a nerve fiber in demyelinating diseases. Sunday, February 17
Diagram - Demyelination
by
multiplesclerosis
on Sun 17 Feb 2008 12:51 PM CST
 Possible Mechanisms of Demyelination in CNS - Immune Cell Activation
Possible Mechanisms of Demyelination - Phagocytosis ApoptosisWednesday, February 13
Demyelination in Cerebral Hemispheres - MRI Scan-KH - 2
by
multiplesclerosis
on Wed 13 Feb 2008 10:10 AM CST
MRI Scan-KH Demyelination in Cerebral Hemispheres - more »
Sunday, January 27
Diagram of migration of inflamatory cells into CNS
by
multiplesclerosis
on Sun 27 Jan 2008 09:28 AM CST
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