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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.