Monday, August 12, 2013

Central Nervous System

Nervous System

Central Nervous System


Fundamentals:


Organs/Anatomy:

  • Brain - responsible for integration of sensory information, coordination of motor movement and cognition
  • Spinal Cord

Concepts:


Terminology:

  • White Matter: myelenated axons
  • Gray Matter: unmeylenated neurons, nerve cell bodies and dentrites