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                If a peripheral nerve is damaged, it dies back to the spinal cord. While it may

                regenerate at a slow rate (1 - 2 mm per day), this regeneration is limited, often

                leading to permanent damage.

                Due  to  the  complexity  of  the  nervous  system,  injuries  can  cause  various

                symptoms, such as:

                     -  Headache

                     -  Dizziness

                     -  Loss of balance or coordination

                     -  Weakness or numbness
                     -  Memory loss

                     -  Difficulty understanding or processing information

                     -  Seizures

                     -  Loss of consciousness




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                2.5    The senses



                The following sections will examine the senses individually.


                We  have  several  senses,  including:  Balance,  Vision,  Hearing,  Smell,  Taste,

                Touch.

                Smell, taste, and touch are briefly covered as they rarely play a significant role

                in aviation.


                We will now explore the key senses in detail.



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