Introduction The cardiovascular system has a very simple job and all it is transportation. ... The digestive system organs do not get as much attention from the cardiovascular system because the blood is needed more at muscles. ... The only way to test a healthy cardiovascular system is through exercise. Exercise puts the cardiovascular system an increase in just about everything. ... Extrinsic controls are those that come from both hormonal responses as well as the commands from the nervous system: the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. ...

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Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder in the pancreas of metabolism, which is caused by hyposecretion of insulin. In type one diabetes, this occurs mostly in children, and type two diabetes, it mostly occurs in adulthood. Symptoms include: blurry vision, itchy skin, fatigue, headache, slow healing of cut...

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Symptoms arrive through the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and when phychosomatic disorders are individually examined ANS is found in each of them. ... Psychosomatic disorders are classified by the organ system affected. ... Peptic ulcers result from excessive flow of the stomach acid containing digestive juices, that eat away the stomach lining, leaving a wound. ... The pschophysiologic hemic and lymphatic reaction includes, disturbances in the blood and lymphatic systems in which emotional factors play a big role. ... The psychophysiologic nervous system reaction includes, loss of streng...

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Alcohol also affects the nervous system. ... Other complications include: digestive-system problems, ulcers, and if you are taking any pain killer medication and drinking alcohol you may be at risk for very serious liver damage. Alcohol practically affects all systems in your body and can cause life long damage. ... Eight to ten drinks, per hour, affects limbic system, heart and respiratory rate, and all of the above. ... Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant- it slows down the body's functions and its effects are similar to those of a general anesthetic. ...

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Disorders such as high blood pressure, headaches, reduced eyesight, stomach aches, other digestive problems, facial, neck and back pain can result from this. When high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, are present, the immune system is depressed. Not only does cortisol weaken the immune system, but studies have also linked high levels of cortisol with other diseases such as AIDS, MS (multiple sclerosis), diabetes, cancer, coronary artery disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's (Lewis qtd. in Tennant). ...

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The physiological function of the body is to maintain the systems in a state called homeostasis and avoid extreme fluctuations, which means the brain and body develop a tolerance to the effects of mind- and mood-altering substances (McGonigal). ... Without these naturally occurring, nature intended elements the body cannot metabolize the excess carbohydrates, which results in abnormal sugars containing four carbon atoms in the bloodstream that accumulate in the brain, red blood cells and nervous system, ultimately, interfering with the cell respiration (Dufty 154). ... The difference betw...

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When you experience a known threat your hypothalamus sets off an alarm system in your body, which then allows the body to release a flow of hormones, adrenaline and cortisol into the body. ... Cortisol also changes growth processes as well as your immune system responses. ... Long-term activation of the stress response system can disturb just about all of the body's performances. ... Other health problems that can occur from stress are anxiety, digestive problems, sleep problems and weight gain. ...

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