The Central Nervous System

Professor Per Brodal has more than 40 years experience with neuroanatomical research and teaching (medical students and other health professions). Extensive experience with postgraduate teaching with the aim of applying basic neuroscience to clinical problems (in neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, physiotherapy). Headed the development and implementation of an integrated, problem-based curriculum at the Oslo University Medical School.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Structure of the Neuron and Organization of Nervous Tissue
Glia
Neuronal Excitabilit
Synaptic Function
Neurotransmitters and Their Receptors
Parts of the Nervous System
The Coverings of the Brain and the Ventricular System
The Blood Supply of the CNS
Prenatal and Postnatal Development
The Nervous System and Aging
Restitution of Function after Brain Damage
Sensory Receptors in General
Peripheral Parts of the Somatosensory System
Central Parts of the Somatosensory System
Pain
The Visual System
The Auditory System
The Sense of Equilibrium
Olfaction and Taste
Motor Systems and Movements in General
The Peripheral Motor Neurons and Reflexes
The Motor Cortical Areas and Descending Pathways
The Basal Ganglia
The Cerebellum
Control of Eye Movements
The Reticular Formation: Premotor Networks, Consciousness, and Sleep
The Cranial Nerves
Visceral Efferent Neurons: The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions
Sensory Visceral Neurons and Visceral Reflexes
The Central Autonomic System: The Hypothalamus
The Amygdala And other neuronal groups with relation to Emotions
The Hippocampal Formation: Learning and Memory
The Cerebral Cortex: Intrinsic Organization and Connections