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This the second of four modules taken in Year 2.
This module introduces you to the integrative functions of the central nervous system. It is essentially about how we walk and talk, how we feel and experience the world about us. Modern real time imaging techniques are leading to a greater understanding of how the brain functions when undergoing specific tasks involving attention, memory and movement, as well as providing powerful tools for clinical diagnosis of brain pathology.
We will look at how the brain receives, processes and relays sensory information; how signals are transmitted from cell to cell in the nervous tissue by chemical transmission and synapses. We will also study how brain chemistry can malfunction in diseases, such as Parkinson鈥檚 and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and we will look at the effects of drugs on the brain. We will also investigate the impact of brain disease and mental health problems on the life of individuals, their community and society.
The module aims to provide:
- an understanding of the structure and function of the central nervous system
- knowledge of the origin of common diseases of the nervous system
- an introduction to the principles behind and skills needed to test nervous system function in clinical practice
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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