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The Nervous System and Some of the Medical Conditions Associated: The nervous system is a complex and highly specialized network that plays a crucial role in coordinating and controlling the functions of the body. It can be divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). 1. Central Nervous System (CNS):    Brain: The brain is the command center of the nervous system. It processes information received from sensory organs, interprets that information, and sends out instructions to the rest of the body.    Spinal Cord: The spinal cord is a long, tubular structure that extends from the base of the brain down the back. It serves as a pathway for information to travel between the brain and the peripheral nervous system. The spinal cord also plays a role in reflex actions. 2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS):    Somatic ...

INFLAMMATION Inflammation is the body’s natural and protective response to injury, infection, or irritation.  It is the process by which the immune system recognizes and removes harmful and foreign stimuli and begins the healing process. Inflammation can be either acute or chronic. The primary purpose of inflammation is to eliminate the cause of cell injury, clear out damaged cells and tissues. CARBUNCLES This is a local staphylococcal infection of the skin. Clinically, carbuncle looks like a multiple boil, but the slough is larger and deep seated. They occur commonly in areas where the skin is thick and inelastic e.g. the back of the neck and the buttocks. A carbuncle is an abscess of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that represents an extension of a furuncle that has invaded several follicles and is large and deep seated.When the slough of the carbuncle is removed, a large ulcer is left which heals slowly. A carbuncle is larger than a boil and usually has one or more openings dra...