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View Article  Image: Central Nervous System
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The brain functions to receive nerve impulses from   more »
View Article  Diagram: MRI Scan of Cerebral Hemispheres
MRI Scan-KH Demyelination in Cerebral Hemispheres -    more »
View Article  Diagram - Central nervous system
Central nervous system    more »
View Article  Diagram - Spinal Tap 2
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 »
View Article  Diagram - Spinal Tap
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 »
View Article  Diagram - Spinal Needle
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 »
View Article  Diagram - conduction of Nerve Fiber

 

 

Normal Conduction in Myelinated Nerve Fiber

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduction in a Demyelinated Nerve Fiber-KH



This slide shows abnormal conduction in a nerve fiber in demyelinating diseases.

View Article  Achalasia - lower esophageal sphincter does not relax
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 »
View Article  Myelin and nerve structure - picture

Myelin and nerve structure

Myelin and nerve structure

Myelin is the layer that forms around nerves. Its purpose is to speed the transmission of impulses along nerve cells.

View Article  Diagram - Demyelination in Cerebellum


Area of Demyelination in Cerebellum - MRI scan

View Article  Diagram of Possible Etiologic Mechanisms of Demyelination in CNS - T-cell Activation


Possible Etiologic Mechanisms of Demyelination in CNS - T-cell Activation

View Article  Diagram: Liver problems:
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 »
View Article  Multiple sclerosis - illustration

Multiple sclerosis

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.

View Article  Diagram of abnormal conduction in a nerve fiber in demyelinating diseases.


Conduction in a Demyelinated Nerve Fiber-KH



This slide shows abnormal conduction in a nerve fiber in demyelinating diseases.
View Article  Diagram - Demyelination


Possible Mechanisms of Demyelination in CNS - Immune Cell Activation

 


Possible Mechanisms of Demyelination - Phagocytosis Apoptosis