The autonomic nervous system consists of the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous systems. The parasympathetic nervous system is important for your 'rest and digest' responses- the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest and digestion response when the body is relaxed, resting, or feeding. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The autonomic nervous system is an important part of the peripheral nervous system. It regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal. It is key for your "fight-fight, rest-digest" responses.  Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

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Behind every successful neuron are glial cells. Glial cells are non-neuronal cells. They are a diverse range of cells which allow the neuron to do its job. They provide metabolic support to neurons, including neuronal insulation, communication, nutrient transport and even act as immune support. For instance, issues with microglia (a type of glial cells that is helpful for waste transport/immune support for neurons) has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease.  Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Neurons are the primary component of the nervous system. They are electrically excitable cells which communicate with other electrically excitable cells (i.e other neurons) via synapses. A synapse is an electrochemical signal exchanged by neurons to pass along a message- whether it be from the brain to your body or vice versa. Without neurons, there cannot be a nervous system as the brain would have no way of transmitting information! Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. Made up of millions of neurons, the brain is responsible for everything you feel, see, do and don't do. Learn more about the human brain with this episode! Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every week, Dr. Billakota (a board certified neurology and epileptologist) breaks down a topic in neurology. This is your weekly dosage of medical knowledge, in an easy to understand format, in 10 minutes or less! The goal of this podcast is to bring neurology awareness to the average person, hopefully inspire some curiosity and encourage further learning. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd