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*neurones | Cells in the nervous system consist of neurones which connect and send electrochemical signals to each other and glial cells with maintain their environment. | ||
*neurones - there are many types of neurones, many eponymously named, and are of varying valency and speed of conduction | |||
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*astrocytes | *astrocytes | ||
*oligodendrocytes | *oligodendrocytes |
Revision as of 16:51, 19 March 2011
If you get stuck with any of the terms used here see our neuroglossary page
Organisation and Structure
Neuroanatomy is very complex, but it can be an interesting topic. We are going to try to cover it in a basic but comprehensive way, so you know what's going on, even if you might not be at brain surgery level yet...
Cells:
Cells in the nervous system consist of neurones which connect and send electrochemical signals to each other and glial cells with maintain their environment.
- neurones - there are many types of neurones, many eponymously named, and are of varying valency and speed of conduction
Glial cells consist of:
- astrocytes
- oligodendrocytes
- ependymal cells
- microglia
- Schwann cells
Central nervous system:
- cerebral hemispheres including middle bit
- brainstem and cerebellum
- spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system:
Autonomic nervous system:
Brain:
The Rest:
Function
The nervous system is quite useful. If I had to choose between having a brain or having a spleen, it would not be a decision that would take me very long. However, understanding how it works is not fun. Learn about sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways. I assume there will be more to write in this section soon.
Disorders
For more on neurological disorders, check the Neurology page.