Overview of the Nervous System

In this episode of Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast, the hosts give an overview of the nervous system. They start by sharing some exciting news about hitting milestones on their YouTube channel. They explain everything you need to know about how the nervous system works!Timestamps:[00:02:00] YouTube channel milestone celebration.[00:04:22] Murph workout and fitness.[00:10:21] Neurological capabilities of the body.[00:17:09] More than five senses.[00:20:07] The brain's perception of reality.[00:21:50] Transducing sensory information.[00:25:12] Electrolytes and neuron signaling.[00:31:20] The sciatic nerve's size.[00:33:22] White matter and insulation.[00:37:22] The importance of glia.[00:42:31] Sensory density in fingertips.[00:46:57] Star-nosed mole's sensory abilities.[00:48:07] Sensing the world through touch.[00:52:14] Processing sensory information.[00:58:04] Desensitization and sensory information.[01:03:00] Nociception and pain sensitization.[01:06:43] Chronic pain and sensitized nociceptors.[01:13:11] Nociception modulation.[01:17:21] Discovery of neurotransmitters.[01:21:11] Neurotransmitters and their functions.[01:24:24] Practice and pattern firing.[01:28:19] Basal ganglia and motor control.[01:32:11] Neurons in the cerebellum.[01:35:22] Alcohol's effect on the cerebellum.[01:39:27] Autonomic nervous system.[01:42:30] Fight or flight response.[01:47:08] Complexity of the brain.[01:49:42] Coordination of muscle movement.[01:53:15] Taking exercise breaks.[01:56:10] Making exercise non-negotiable.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMattDrMike/Instagram: @drmiketodorovicThread: @drmiketodorovicTwitter: @drmiketodorovicTikTok: @dr_mike_todorovic*This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.Want ad free listening and early access?Become a member! https://drmattdrmike.supercast.com/Click Here: NEWSLETTER SIGN-UPWant to send us a question or topic? Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMattDrMike/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.