Picture this: a sudden chill sweeps through the air, or haunting music sends shivers down your spine. Instantly, tiny bumps ...

A reflex action follows this general sequence and does not involve the conscious part of the brain. This is why the response is so fast. Receptor in the skin detects a stimulus (the change in ...

Exploring the Human Nervous System (1963), produced by Churchill Films in collaboration with the National Committee for ...

What Is the Nervous System? Your nervous system is your body's main communication system. It sends messages from your brain to the rest of your body and helps you respond to changes inside and ...

Hiccups, a common involuntary reflex, are usually temporary and harmless. They arise from diaphragm contractions and can be triggered by eating habits ...

Neuroimmune modulation represents a promising treatment strategy that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce inflammation in ...