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“Cognitive decline in late adulthood is becoming the №1 public health problem we face as a country, particularly as the baby boomers age.” That’s the view...

The Spinal Chord

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column

The Ears

The ear is a complex and delicate organ. It collects sound waves so you can hear the world around you. The ear also has a second function—it helps you keep your balance.

The Eye

The human eye is a sense organ that reacts to light and allows vision. Rod and cone cells in the retina allow conscious light perception