Wellness is dependent on the proper movement of body fluids. The body possesses many tubular structures which are responsible for delivering nutrients and removing wastes. When transport of bodily fluids is compromised, poor health or disease may result. This is best exemplified in tissues with inadequate blood flow. These tissues may become inflamed, irritated, atrophic, and potentially die.
Nerves play a critical role in controlling body fluids.
The nervous system controls tone of many of the body's tubular structures. Therefore, nervous system dysfunction may compromise movement of bodily fluids. These somatic components are not only manifestations of disease, but may be factors that contribute to maintenance of the diseased state. Many disease processes cause abnormalities of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular body components. While many of these abnormalities may be the result of the disease, they also may contribute to a prolonged or persistent disease state.