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Isolation and Culture of Primary Neurons and Glia from Adult Rat Urinary Bladder
Published on: May 23, 2020
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Basic neurourology.
Kwang Taek Kim1, Hyun-Kyung Chang1, Chang-Hee Kim1
1Department of Urology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
|January 16, 2020
Summary
The central nervous system controls urine storage and release through complex neural pathways. This review details the nervous system
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Urology
Background:
- The lower urinary tract's function relies on integrated neuromodulation.
- The central nervous system (CNS) is vital for urine storage and voiding.
- Peripheral nervous system (PNS) and CNS components coordinate lower urinary tract operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the structure of the PNS and CNS relevant to the lower urinary tract.
- To elucidate the mechanisms of action and control systems of innervation for urine storage and voiding.
- To discuss clinical significance and future directions in neurourological research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology.
- Analysis of neural control mechanisms in the lower urinary tract.
- Synthesis of current clinical significance and research trends in neurourology.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of the neural structures involved in lower urinary tract control.
- Explanation of the efferent and afferent pathways regulating bladder function.
- Identification of key clinical implications and research gaps in neurourology.
Conclusions:
- The CNS and PNS form a complex system essential for lower urinary tract function.
- Understanding neural control is critical for diagnosing and treating urological disorders.
- Future research should focus on advancing neurourological treatments and understanding.
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