The vegetative nervous system is responsible for unconscious, uncontrollable processes such as breathing or digestion and can be divided into the sympathetic nervous system ("flight and fight"), the parasympathetic nervous system ("rest and digest") and the enteric nervous system
The systolic blood pressure is too high at rest from a value of 140 mmHg. Chronic high blood pressure has no acute consequences, but dangerous long-term consequences such as strokes or heart attacks. However, a sudden increase can be due to
Intestinal bacteria colonize the intestine and play an important protective role in the intestinal mucosa, which, if healthy, ensures a strong immune system. So intestinal bacteria are symbionts - they colonize the organism, but it becomes ill
Nerves are part of the nervous system. They are used to record, process and forward information. The nerve cell consists of a cell body and processes. A distinction is made between two types of processes, the dendrites, of the nerves
Escherichia coli is a gram-negative bacterium whose subspecies can be useful for organ systems as well as causing life-threatening diseases. These dangerous strains are called pathogenic and primarily cause diseases
The norovirus causes the typical symptoms of gastrointestinal flu in extreme forms, which, however, subside on their own after a few days. It is widespread worldwide and children, the elderly and people with swollen are particularly susceptible to it
The ear is responsible for hearing and the sense of balance. It is divided into the outer, middle and inner ear, which each pick up and transmit sounds. The organ of equilibrium is located in the inner ear and measures position and movement
The dental nerve is located inside the teeth. In this way, vessels and nerve fibers reach the tooth from the inside and are responsible for the sensation of pain in the teeth when exposed to cold, mechanical or chemical irritation. In periodontal disease, these are dental nerves
The oral cavity is divided into two parts, the oral vestibule and the actual oral cavity. The oral cavity represents the first section of the digestive tract and is mainly used to chop up and prepare food. She also takes one
The infraspinatus muscle is part of the rotator cuff and is used for external rotation in the upper arm. In addition, the tendon tightens and stabilizes the joint capsule of the shoulder joint. The infraspinatus muscle can be injured by a shoulder dislocation
Medicine Online, the dental information portal. Here you will find information on the subject of tooth pulp that is understandable for laymen.
The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve and has central functions in the parasympathetic nervous system. It runs from the head into the abdomen. Because of its many functions in the body, damage causes as many problems as nausea
The mucous membrane is the top layer of all hollow organs. It secretes mucus itself with various functions: Among other things, it protects the epithelium from pathogens - under it are many lymphoctuses, which in an emergency one
The supraspinatus muscle is used for external rotation and abduction of the arm. It is part of the rotator cuff on the shoulder joint. Important diseases of the supraspinatus muscle are tendinosis calcarea, impingement syndrome and tearing in the frame
Our body has around 650 muscles, without whose existence humans would not be able to move. Each of our movements requires an activity of certain muscles. Scientific research shows that the eye muscles work on their own
The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a typical causative agent of colds. It belongs to the paramyxoviruses and is transmitted via a droplet infection.
Viruses are the smallest pathogens. At the same time, it is a question of parasites, since without a host organism they are not viable and cannot reproduce. They implant their genetic material in the host cell's DNA, thus ensuring that
The subscapularis muscle is part of the rotator cuff and is used for internal rotation of the upper arm in the shoulder. Furthermore, the muscle tensions and stabilizes the joint capsule of the shoulder joint. The terminal tendon of the subscapularis muscle protects the
The seven tarsal bones can be divided into a row close to the body and a row remote from the body. The tarsal bones near the ankle include the talus and heel bone. In the direction of the toes are the five distant bones of the navicular bone, three
Median nerve is one of the most important arm nerves. He is responsible for controlling the muscles of the forearm and fingers, especially for bending the elbow and wrist. In carpal tunnel syndrome, this nerve becomes pinched
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