The objective of this week was to understand the complex nervous system and the equally complex endocrine system. The nervous system can be understood as the electrical wiring of the body and, much like the electrical system of a car, when something is not working properly it affects the entire machine. The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce, secrete and regulate vital hormones necessary for countless functions in the human body. When the endocrine system is functioning properly, the body grows and develops. In the event of hormonal disruption of the endocrine system, the individual can manifest numerous diseases which often alter their life. The following medical scenarios demonstrate the serious, even fatal, consequences of disease of the nervous and endocrine systems.Case Study-M. Stevens, loss of balanceMr. Stevens presented to his doctor's office with a chief complaint of frequent episodes of ataxia, which he described as feeling drunk. Furthermore, he says he is incapable of drawing a straight line. Mr. Stevens' doctor suspects that the patient's symptoms indicate a problem within his cerebellum. The Structure and Function of the Cerebellum The cerebellum, the second largest brain structure, is located below the occipital lobe of the brain. The exterior is made up of a thin layer of wrinkled gray matter, while the interior is mostly made up of white matter (Patton and Thibodeau, 2014). The cerebellum uses a complex system to communicate with other parts of the central nervous system to enable coordinated body movements. It achieves this through three pairs of nerve “highways” called cerebellar peduncles. The peduncles detect information from other areas of the central nervous system (CNS), such as the...... middle of paper...... Medicine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov /pubmedhealth /PMH0001350/Samuel, L. (May 22, 2014). The anatomy and function of the cerebellum. Retrieved from Interactive Biology: http://www.interactive-biology.com/2775/068-the-anatomy-and-function-of-the-cerebellum/Stanford Medicine Cancer Institute. (May 23, 2014). Brain tumors. Retrieved from Stanford Medicine Cancer Institute: http://cancer.stanford.edu/braincancer/brain.htmlMayo Clinic Staff. (July 11, 2013). Chronic stress puts your health at risk. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-owned/stress/art-20046037WebMD. (May 24, 2014). Diabetes Exercise Checklist. Retrieved from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/ahrq/diabetes-exercise-checklistWebMD. (May 24, 2014). Diabetes Help Center. Retrieved from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/guide/type-1-diabetes-symptoms