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reticular activating system (RAS)

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response system to stimuli

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autonomic nervous system (ANS)

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maintains cerebral homeostasis and regulates and coordinates the body’s vital functions - blood pressure, temperature regulation, respiration, and metabolism / can be affected by emotional influences - blushing, palpitations, clammy hands, dry mouth

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peripheral nervous system disorders

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malfunction or damage of the peripheral nerves; can affect muscle activity, sensation, reflexes, or internal organ function

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mononeuropathy

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disorders that involve a single nerve / caused by localized conditions - trauma, compression, infections

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polyneuropathy

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disorders that involve multiple nerves / characterized by demyelination or degeneration of peripheral nerves / leads to sensory, motor, or mixed sensorimotor deficits

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Guillan-Barre’

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example of polyneuropathy / characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness of the limbs that may lead to paralysis

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Diabetes

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major causes of peripheral neuropathy / may affect distal nerves of the hands and feet

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ANS disorders

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frequently result of another condition / most conditions that affect the integrity of an individual are accompanied by some changes in autonomic nervous system functioning