The nucleus tractus solitarii is the neural nucleus of taste in humans and is located in the rhomboid fossa in the brain stem. Its nerve fibers connect the brain to the taste buds of the tongue as well as to the vagus nerve. Damage to the nucleus tractus solitarii – for example, from space-occupying lesions, … Nucleus Tractus Solitarii: Structure, Function & Diseases
Environment and surroundings are perceived by humans through the senses. The classic five senses are the sense of smell and touch, as well as taste, hearing and sight. They serve the body for protection and orientation. What are the senses? Without the senses, humans would not be able to navigate their environment. Without the senses, … Senses: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
A gesture tells more than 1000 words, so says a proverb. Body language is the language of gestures, facial expressions and posture. It happens mostly unconsciously and says a lot about us. Who can interpret the nonverbal communication correctly, learns essentials about the character traits and feelings of his counterpart. What is body language? Body … Body Language: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Epidemiology Smell disturbances are frequent in contrast to the taste disturbances which are rather rare in society. Thus it is assumed that in Germany about 79,000 people per year undergo therapy in ENT clinics. In the following, a short overview of the terminology of olfactory disorders will be given. Quantitative olfactory disorders Hyperosmia: In case … Smell Disorder
Diagnosis of olfactory disorders If an olfactory disorder is suspected, a detailed medical history should be taken by the physician, as important information about a possible cause can already be obtained. Following the anamnesis and the examination, the presence of an olfactory disorder should be checked with tests. Checking olfaction: Our olfactory ability can be … Diagnosis of olfactory disorders | Smell Disorder
Therapy of olfactory disorders A therapy of an olfactory disorder always depends on the cause. If the olfactory disorder is caused by another disease, it must be treated adequately. If it occurs as a side effect of a certain medication, it should be discontinued if possible or the dose should be adjusted. The treatment of … Therapy of olfactory disorders | Smell Disorder
Smell disorder after a cold During and after a flu or cold, olfactory disorders often occur. The mucous membranes of the nose are often still swollen and the olfactory cells are partially damaged by the infection. In most cases, the sensory cells regenerate themselves in the following weeks without any intervention. It is often recommended … Smell disorder after a cold | Smell Disorder
Smell disorder in Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s dementia, like Parkinson’s disease, belongs to the neurodegenerative diseases. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by similarly severe olfactory disorders as Parkinson’s disease. As with Parkinson’s disease, they are an early symptom of the disease. However, an olfactory test alone cannot distinguish between incipient Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. However, a clear … Smell disorder in Alzheimer’s disease | Smell Disorder
In addition to tasting, seeing, feeling, hearing and smelling, humans can orient themselves with the help of their depth sensitivity. This ability enables him to assume a certain position and perform movements. If it is disturbed, accidents and disabilities occur in daily life. What the depth sensitivity? Depth sensitivity is composed of position sense, movement … Depth Sensitivity: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The olfactory bulb or bulbus olfactorius processes sensory stimuli from the nose and is part of the olfactory pathway. It is located at the frontal lobe base of the brain and has special types of neurons called mitral, brush, and granule cells. Damage and functional impairment in the olfactory bulb result in various olfactory disorders. … Olfactory Bulb: Structure, Function & Diseases
