So we hope to have reinforced the importance of the respiratory muscles in t controlling internally generated carbon dioxide and how this relates to the proper function of the brain and of our ability to think and to remember. [Internal CO2 is continually produced during life , by our cells {along with water and energy… Continue reading Breathing, the skeletal muscles, internal CO2 production and the Mind
Carbon Dioxide is Produced by our very own Cells
The energy in food is converted into energy that can be used by the body's cells. During cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen are converted into carbon dioxide and water, and energy and the energy is transferred to ATP, an important fuel used by cells. Carbon dioxide helps the blood to flow throughout the brain. Internal… Continue reading Carbon Dioxide is Produced by our very own Cells
The Skeletal Muscles through the lifespan; and changes to thinking, breathing and moving.
Think about the growth and changes to our physical skeleton and to our skeletal muscles as we reach physical maturity by age 15, 20, 25 and 30. . Not only do we grow to our adult size, but our reproductive system becomes active as well. It is amazing, when you consider the magnitude of these… Continue reading The Skeletal Muscles through the lifespan; and changes to thinking, breathing and moving.
Cortical excitability and the partial pressure of [mostly endogenous] carbon dioxide
"Cortical excitability, here defined as the strength of the response of cortical neurons to a given stimulation, reflects neuron reactivity and response specificity and is therefore a fundamental aspect of human brain function." Ly, J., Gaggioni, G., Chellappa, S. et al. Circadian regulation of human cortical excitability. Nat Commun 7, 11828 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms11828 SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT "In this study, we show for the… Continue reading Cortical excitability and the partial pressure of [mostly endogenous] carbon dioxide
Life, Mind, Hormesis and Homeostatic Feedback in Illness
Life [definition]; the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death. https://www.lexico.com/definition/life ....accessed Jan.6, 20222. Hormesis [definition]; A low dose of a chemical agent may trigger from an organism the opposite response to a very high dose. Illustration of how a low dose… Continue reading Life, Mind, Hormesis and Homeostatic Feedback in Illness
Hormesis may explain Mind and Loss of Mind.
Hormesis A low dose of a chemical agent may trigger from an organism the opposite response to a very high dose. A low dose of a chemical agent may trigger from an organism the opposite response to a very high dose. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, accessed January 5, 2022. Hormesis is a characteristic of many biological processes, namely a… Continue reading Hormesis may explain Mind and Loss of Mind.
Respiratory sarcopenia can happen at any age
Normal brain function [and that of the mind] requires the ability to move air in and out of the body. Moving air in and out in correct ratio's and amounts requires the work of ordinary skeletal muscles. "Muscle fiber atrophy and weakness that occurs in respiratory muscles along with systemic skeletal muscle with age is… Continue reading Respiratory sarcopenia can happen at any age
Hypotonia
Understanding hypotonia [low muscle tone] involves knowledge of biomechanics and motor control. The field of biomechanics and motor control is a complex one, especially in a living adult or child. Skeletal muscle and bone is the scaffold which supports our vital functions in a otherwise potentially poisonous planet we call home. We are more fragile… Continue reading Hypotonia
Why are Skeletal Motor Patterns affected in syndromes such as Bipolar Illness and Delirium?
Energy may be the reason why skeletal motor patterns are affected in syndromes such as bipolar illness and delirium. Both syndromes have clear psychomotor patterns; in delirium the motor subtypes are called hypo motor [quiet] subtype,, hyper motor [vocal] subtype and mixed subtypes. In psychiatry, these motor patterns are called psychomotor retardation and psychomotor excitement… Continue reading Why are Skeletal Motor Patterns affected in syndromes such as Bipolar Illness and Delirium?
Retrograde Amnesia
What is retrograde amnesia? Amnesia is a type of memory loss that affects your ability to make, store, and retrieve memories. Retrograde amnesia affects memories that were formed before the onset of amnesia. Someone who develops retrograde amnesia after a traumatic brain injury may be unable to remember what happened in the years, or even… Continue reading Retrograde Amnesia
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