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  1. What are the parts of the nervous system? - NICHD

    Aug 9, 2018 · The nervous system has two main parts: The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of nerves that branch off from the …

  2. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Aug 9, 2018 · About Neuroscience Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and networks of sensory and motor nerve cells, called …

  3. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    May 15, 2012 · Phenylketonuria, often called PKU, is caused by phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) deficiency. It is an inherited disorder that can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) …

  4. About Phenylketonuria (PKU) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    May 15, 2012 · PKU is an inherited disorder that can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) if not treated.

  5. What are some different areas of neuroscience? - NICHD

    Neurophysiology describes the study of the nervous system itself and how it functions. Sensory neuroscience examines features of the body’s sensory systems and how the nervous system …

  6. Unlocking the Mysteries of the Nervous System - NICHD

    Unlocking the Mysteries of the Nervous System Ventral cord from Drosophila larva. Credit: Rosario Vicidomini, Serpe Lab The nervous system is strikingly complex, with diverse cell types working in …

  7. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Jan 10, 2017 · About Autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in life and affects how a person acts and interacts with …

  8. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Dec 2, 2016 · Central pain mechanisms in primary dysmenorrhea: This project will examine how the nervous system and psychological factors play a role in the experience of …

  9. Infographic: The Biology of Human Milk (Text Alternative)

    Oct 18, 2022 · Human milk is a complex biological system with many components and functions. Despite its importance, there is still a lot we don’t know about it. A deeper understanding of human …

  10. What are common treatments for cerebral palsy? - NICHD

    Aug 11, 2013 · The treatment differs from person to person, depending on each one’s specific needs. Although the initial damage of cerebral palsy in the brain cannot be reversed, earlier and aggressive …