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Neurological Disorders

Summary:   Neurological Disorders of the brain.


The Human brain is an amazingly complex and wonderful structure. Holding the ability to control our every movement, emotion, and thought. In comparison every other organ is reduced to a simple chunk of fleshy matter programmed to keep the brain functioning. However, this complexity carries with it such an elaborate nature that the slightest imbalance, chemical or physical, can cripple or even destroy vital regions of the nervous system.

One of the more common neurological disorders is "Parkinson's Disease". Which affects the patient's control of posture and movement; it is characterized by shaking of the limbs. Parkinson's Disease appears to be a result of a lack of the chemical "dopamine" in the motor control area. Usually caused by damage to the midbrain, where dopamine is produced. In most cases the patient's mind will remain alert,.....

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