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Decks in this class (11)

Introduction to Neurones, Nerve Conduction and Synaptic Transmission
What are the 5 main morphological...,
What are the 4 main types of neur...,
Describe how an ap is produced
12  cards
Supporting cells of the nervous system
What are schwann cells,
Because schwann cells only,
What are capsular cells and what ...
3  cards
Parkinsons disease
What are the different areas of t...,
What is the classic triad of park...,
What are the different causes of ...
35  cards
Somatosensory system 1
What is the somatosensory system,
What happens in sensory neurons i...,
What are the 2 main classes of se...
11  cards
Excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission (look at these along with Introduction to Neurones, Nerve Conduction and Synaptic Transmission)
Define what a epsp,
What is the typical ion concentra...,
How do drugs acting on na and k
13  cards
Motor Units, Muscle Spindles, Golgi Tendon Organs and Joint Receptors
Describe what makes up the somati...,
What do axons of lmns exit the sp...,
What is an alpha motor neuron and...
17  cards
Pattern recognition in neurology
Define an upper motor neuron umn ...,
Define a lower motor neuron lesion,
What are the typical features of ...
18  cards
Tremor, Dystonia and Chorea (movement disorders)
What are the different areas of t...,
What are the 4 main types of trem...,
Define chorea
9  cards
Sensory Transduction: Auditory System
Define sound,
What are the 3 physiology dimensi...,
Give a brief overview of hearing
12  cards
Sensory Transduction: Vestibular System
What is the function of the vesti...,
Describe the anatomy of the vesti...,
What are the specific functions o...
10  cards
Physiology of vision
Go over the structure of the eye,
Appreciate these 4 points in orde...,
Describe the cellular structure o...
15  cards

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