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Central nervous system
This consists of brain and spinal cord. Brain is the organ that receives processes and gives directions to the parts of the body. Spinal cord serves as a pathway. All the impulses are received and passed only through spinal cord.
Peripheral nervous system
This is a part of the nervous system. This consists of nerves that extend and reside from central nervous system. These nerves are supplied to the limbs and organs. This nervous system is not protected by bone and blood brain barrier. This nervous system is divided in to somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system.
Somatic nervous system
These nerves are responsible for the control of voluntary movements of the body. These nerves are also used to receive the external stimuli. Somatic nervous system consists of afferent nerves [to receive impulses from external stimuli] and efferent nerves [to send impulses from the brain].
Autonomous nervous system
This consists of sympathetic and Para sympathetic nerves. Parasympathetic nerves are responsible for energy saving and digestion. Sympathetic nerves are responsible for energy expenditure and response.
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder of nervous system. Here the movements of the body and the coordination of the muscles are disturbed. The reason is damage to the specific areas of brain that occurs during fetal development.
Cerebral means brain and palsy means movement disorder or posture disorder. The children suffering with cerebral palsy cannot talk, walk, eat and/or play as the other children.
Cerebral palsy is neither communicable nor progressive. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured. But through conductive education, and therapy the patients can be made lead a productive life.
The person affected with cerebral palsy will find it impossible to control motor functions [especially muscle coordination and control].The affected person will have one or more of the following symptoms depending on the part of the brain damaged. The symptoms are muscle spasm, disturbance in mobility and gait, involuntary movement, abnormal perception and sensation, seizures and impaired speech, hearing or sight.
It affects the cerebrum. That is the part of the brain that controls movement. So you may not be able to move properly or have speaking problems. It usually depends on the type of CP.
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What are 5 ailments of nervous system?
meninggitis cerebral palsy
What does cerebral palsy affect?
It affects the cerebrum. Which is a part of your brain system
What are the disordes of the nervous system?
One of the nervous system disorders is Epilepsy which causes seizures when there is a lack of glucose and oxygen in the brain. Others include: Alzheimer's disease Bell's palsy Cerebral palsy
Where does cerebral palsy affect?
CP affects the nervous system - mainly affects the motor control such as muscle control and muscle tone - the somatosensory cortex is located in the cerebrum
Does cerebral palsy affect intelligence?
No it does not.
What race does cerebral palsy affect?
It is not race or gender specific
Is cerebal palsy a mental health problem?
No, Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder, meaning it's a disorder of the central nervous system. A mental health problem would be psychological like schizophrenia or depression.
Are children born with cerebral palsy affected mentally in other ways?
The severity of cerebral palsy varies broadly. In some instances it involves sever mental disability along with damage to the rest of the nervous system. In others it's largely confined to physical disabilities.
What problems are caused by cerebral palsy?
Spasticity, muscle coordination, ataxia, and scoliosis are all significant impairments that affect the posture and mobility of a person with cerebral palsy.
What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?
The scientific name of cerebral palsy is "encephalopathy".
Does a child diagnosed with the cerebral palsy affect the family emotionally?
yes
Does cerebral palsy affect females or males?
Cerebral palsy affects both females and males. It is a neurological condition that can occur in people of any gender. The causes and symptoms of cerebral palsy are the same regardless of gender.
