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Nervous system
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Overview of the nervous system
Entry point to nervous system physiology, exploring the functional divisions and principle components of the nervous system.
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Functional divisions of the nervous systemDiscover the different classifications of the nervous system.
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NeuronsLearn about the structure, function and classification of neurons.
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Glial cellsExplore the types and functions of central and peripheral glial cells.
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Action potential and synapses
Learn about the dynamics of action potentials and synapses, exploring the relationship between chemical and electrical signals in neural transmission.
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Introduction to neuron electrophysiologyLearn more about neuron membrane potentials and ion movements.
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Action potentialsDiscover how action potentials are generated.
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NeurotransmittersExplore the structure and functions of neurotransmitters.
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Neuronal synapsesExamine how synaptic transmission occurs in neurons.
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General senses
Explore the physiology of the general senses (e.g. touch, temperature, pain, visceral sensation etc.), learning how stimuli are detected and transmitted.
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Sensory receptorsExplore the types of sensory receptors and their mechanisms.
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Mechanoreceptive somatic sensesDiscover the structure and functions of mechanoreceptors.
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Somatosensory pathwaysExamine how body sensations reach the brain.
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Pain and thermal sensationsLearn about how we perceive pain and temperature.
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Special senses
Discover the unique physiology of the special senses, learning about the mechanisms behind vision, smell, taste, hearing and balance.
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SmellExamine the anatomy and functions of the olfactory system.
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VisionLearn about refraction, phototransduction and the visual pathway.
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HearingExplore sound conduction and auditory processing.
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Vestibular sensationsDiscover how vestibular sensations help us balance.
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TasteLearn more about how we taste different flavours.
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Motor control
Uncover the processes and mechanisms which control the initiation and coordination of movement.
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Motor neuronsExamine how motor neurons and muscle spindles work.
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Reflex arcsLearn about the components and types of reflex arcs.
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Cortical and brainstem control of movementExplore how our brain plans, executes and monitors movement.
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Autonomic nervous systemDiscover the roles and mechanisms of the autonomic nervous system.
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Cerebral cortex and higher cognitive functions
Gain insights into the physiology of the cerebral cortex and higher cognitive functions, understanding the neural basis of complex mental processes.
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Functional anatomy of the cerebrumExamine how the structure of the brain relates to its functions.
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Learning and memoryDiscover how we form and recall memories.
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Cognition and languageExplore how we understands the world and communicate.
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Sleep and wakefulnessLearn about the stages of sleep, brain waves and the circadian rhythm.
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