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Respond to the Classmate’s Discussion (below) as you would in a face-to face class by stating why you agree, adding any additional information to your peer’s post in regards to their damaged or aging tissues. Discuss how their tissue damage or aging could affect the function of an organ, how it will affect the function of the organ system, and how it will affect the function of the entire human body. Be specific in how it affects these higher levels of organization. Out of the four types of tissue, I chose the nervous tissue. Nervous tissue consists of two main types of cells: neurons and neuroglia. Nerve cells or neurons transmit nerve impulses that move information around the body. For this discussion, I am going to focus on neurons. Neurons act as the body's electrical wiring, transmitting signals between all body parts. Let's talk about what happens if the neurons are damaged. Neurons are fragile and can be damaged by pressure, stretching, or cutting. An injury to a neuron can stop the signals transmitted to and from the brain, causing muscles to not work properly or a loss of feeling in an injured area. Nerve injuries can impact the brain, the spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Focusing on the peripheral nerves. Peripheral nerves are fragile and can be easily damaged. When damaged, they can interfere with the brain's ability to communicate with the muscles and organs, resulting in the loss of motor function, sensory function, or both. Damage to the peripheral nerves can also result in peripheral neuropathy, a general term for the malfunctioning of these nerves. Peripheral nerve injuries can result from diseases such as diabetic nerve problems; can develop through infections like Guillain-Barré syndrome; can arise from nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome; or develop from an injury like brachial plexus injury. Some people are born with peripheral nerve disorders. Symptoms often start gradually and then get worse, and include:

• Numbness • Tingling or burning • Pain • Muscle weakness • Sensitivity to touch in the arms, legs, shoulders, or hands

The chance of nerve regeneration is greater within the peripheral nervous system. This is because these neurons have a different lining, or sheath, of Schwann cells. The central nervous system does not have these cells. Schwann cells can help damaged nerves regenerate and restore function. Damaged nerves can grow back about 1 inch per month or 1 millimeter daily. Peripheral nerve injuries can be treated nonoperatively with rest, physical therapy, desensitization techniques, and medications to numb the pain while allowing the nerve to grow back. Surgical procedures have evolved over the years and produce excellent

results in carefully selected patients with paralyzed muscles, pain, numbness, and lost function. My thoughts on the peripheral nervous system are critical in motor and sensory functions. A multitude of things can go wrong if damaged, such as: losing sensitivity as well as experiencing muscle weakness, which is vital for us to function properly. In my opinion, depending on the severity of the injury, the PNS can be maintained after the damage has been done to it. With advancements being made in modern medicine, anything is possible. Reference list: nervous tissue consists of - Search (bing.com)Links to an external site. Nerve Injuries - Raleigh Neurosurgical ClinicLinks to an external site. Sharma, M 2022, March 14 Treating, repairing the body's electrical system Treating, repairing nervous system - Mayo Clinic Health SystemLinks to an external site. Cherry, K 2022, September 7 How the peripheral system works Peripheral Nervous System: What It Is and How It Works (verywellmind.com)Links to an external site.