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  2. Cortical remapping - Wikipedia

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    Wilder Penfield, a neurosurgeon, was one of the first to map the cortical maps of the human brain. [3] When performing brain surgeries on conscious patients, Penfield would touch either a patient's sensory or motor brain map, located on the cerebral cortex, with an electric probe to determine if a patient could notice either a specific sensation or movement in a particular area on their body.

  3. 8 surprising ways your brain powers the rest of your body - AOL

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    Doing brain surgery this way allows the operating team to check in with the patient and make sure that damage is not being done to the patient’s speech, vision, or motor skills. 5. Your ...

  4. Physiology - Wikipedia

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    The biological basis of the study of physiology, integration refers to the overlap of many functions of the systems of the human body, as well as its accompanied form. It is achieved through communication that occurs in a variety of ways, both electrical and chemical. [8] Changes in physiology can impact the mental functions of individuals.

  5. Allostasis - Wikipedia

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    Similarly, the process of allostasis becomes less efficient at managing the body's resources when the body endures increased levels of unhealthy stress due to wear and tear on the body and the brain. [16] An increase in allostatic load can impair and reduce neuroplasticity as stress causes the brain to age quicker. This is because with more ...

  6. Personnel recovery - Wikipedia

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    Report: Begins with the recognition of an isolating event. It must be both timely and accurate. Locate: Involves the effort to find and authenticate isolated personnel. Accurate position and positive ID are generally required prior to committing forces. Support: Involves support for isolated personnel and their families.

  7. Regeneration in humans - Wikipedia

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    In humans with non-injured tissues, the tissue naturally regenerates over time; by default, new available cells replace expended cells. For example, the body regenerates a full bone within ten years, while non-injured skin tissue is regenerated within two weeks. [2] With injured tissue, the body usually has a different response.

  8. Human body - Wikipedia

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    The internal human body includes organs, teeth, bones, muscle, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and blood, lymphatic vessels and lymph. The study of the human body includes anatomy, physiology, histology and embryology. The body varies anatomically in known ways. Physiology focuses on the systems and organs of the human body and their functions.

  9. Fight-or-flight response - Wikipedia

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    The blood clotting function of the body speeds up in order to reduce bleeding and prevent excessive blood loss in the event of an injury sustained during the response. Increased muscle tension in order to provide the body with extra speed and strength, which can result in trembling or shaking until the tension is released.