Answer:
The answer is: Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. The voluntary and involuntary functions. The ability to think and reason.
Explanation:
The symptoms of a problem in the nervous system depend on the area of the nervous system that was affected and what is causing the problem.
Some conditions, diseases and serious injuries that can cause problems in the nervous system include:
1.- Problems in blood supply (vascular disorders).
2.- Injuries (trauma), especially head and spinal cord injuries.
3.- Problems present at the time of birth (congenital).
4.- Mental health problems, such as anxiety disorders, depression or psychosis.
5.- Exposure to toxins, such as carbon monoxide, arsenic or lead.
6.- Problems that cause a gradual loss of function (degenerative). Examples include:
a. Parkinson's disease.
b.Multiple sclerosis (MS).
c. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
d. Alzheimer's disease.
e. Huntington's disease.
f. Peripheral neuropathies.
7.- Infections. These could occur in:
a.The brain (encephalitis or abscesses).
b.The membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord (meningitis).
8.- Excessive use or withdrawal of prescription and over-the-counter medications, illegal drugs or alcohol.
9.- A brain tumor.
10.- Insufficiency of organ systems. Examples include:
a.Respiratory insufficiency.
b. Heart failure.
c. Hepatic impairment (hepatic encephalopathy).
d. Renal impairment (uremia).
11.- Other conditions. Some examples include:
a.Thyroid dysfunction (overactive or hypoactive thyroid).
b.High blood sugar level (diabetes) or low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia).
c.Problems with electrolytes.
d.Nutritional deficiencies, such as vitamin B1 (thiamine) or vitamin B12 deficiency.
e. Guillain-Barré syndrome.
The answer is: Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. The voluntary and involuntary functions. The ability to think and reason.
