List and Describe the Defensive Mechanisms That Are in Place

question 38

Essay

List and describe the defensive mechanisms that are in place to protect the central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Conventional Medicine

A system of medicine based on the diagnosis and treatment of disease using drugs, surgery, and other traditional methods.

Meridians

Pathways in the body along which vital energy is said to flow, integral to traditional Chinese medicine practices.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

A holistic medical system from China, using practices like acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat various conditions.

Channels

Pathways or mediums through which information, substances, or forces are conveyed or transmitted.