Brain and nervous system
The nervous system controls the many complicated and interconnected functions of the body and mind. Motor, sensory cognitive and autonomic function are all coordinated and driven by the brain and nerves. As people age, nerve cells deteriorated in number and facility, causing some lessening in function.
Review Date: 05/26/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Chitra R. Uppaluri,
M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Saint Louis
University, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. (4/28/2005)
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