Introduction to the Human Nervous System
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Introduction to the Human Nervous System

What is the Nervous System?
Divisions of the Nervous System
Neurons and Glial Cells
Autonomic Nervous System
Neurotransmitters
Receptors
Signal Transduction
Neurotransmitter Systems
Membrane Potentials and Action Potentials
The Synapse
Quiz
Review of Neuroanatomy

Embryonic Development of the Nervous System
Organization of the Adult Brain
Terms and Definitions to Know
White Matter vs Gray Matter
White Matter Tracts
Lobes of the Brain
The Cerebrum (Cerebral Cortex)
The Diencephalon: Thalamus and Hypothalamus
The Pituitary Gland
The Cerebellum
The Brainstem
The Basal Ganglia
The Limbic System
The Insula
Blood Supply
The Blood Brain Barrier
Ventricular System and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
The Spinal Column and Spinal Nerves
Review Questions

NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROANATOMY
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Introduction to the Human Nervous System

In this section, we will introduce the nervous system and review important concepts in neuroscience.

11 Lessons