Demystifying the Central Nervous System: Understanding Its Vital Functionscreated at May 03, 2009 175 The central nervous system (CNS),comprising the brain and spinal cord,acts as the body's command center,receiving,processing,and transmitting information to coordinate virtually all bodily functions.The brain,responsible for higher-level cognitive function...  |
Understanding Hiccups: Unraveling the Mystery Behind the Spasmscreated at May 03, 2009 112 Hiccups, those sudden and involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, are familiar to nearly everyone. But what exactly causes these perplexing spasms, and why do they occur?At the heart of a hiccup is the diaphragm, a muscular membrane that plays a crucial... |