Physiology

A concise discussion of the motor (somatic) nervous system derived from Costanzo's physiology book. It includes the following key points: 1- Functions of motor nervous system (somatomotor system) 2- Organization of Motor Function by the Spinal Cord 3- Motor Units 4- Types of muscle fibers 5- Innervation of Muscle Spindles 6- Function of Muscle Spindles 7- Spinal Cord Reflexes 8- Stretch Reflex 9- Golgi Tendon Reflex 10- Flexor-Withdrawal Reflex 11- Descending tracts

A concise discussion of the cerebellum derived from Costanzo's physiology book. It includes the following key points: 1- Higher Motor control 2- Brain stem connections 3- Role of brain stem in motor control 4- Cerebellar connections 5- Role of cerebellum in motor control 6- Disorders of the Cerebellum

A concise discussion of the autonomic nervous system derived from Costanzo's physiology book. It includes the following key points: 1- Adrenergic receptors 2- Cholinergic receptors

A concise discussion of key points of the autonomic nervous system derived from Costanzo's physiology book.

A concise discussion of the higher brain functions derived from Costanzo's physiology book. It includes the following key points: 1- Limbic system 2- RAS (Reticular Activating System) 3- Circadian Rhythm 4- Physiology of Melatonin Secretion 5- Effects of Disrupted Circadian Rhythm

A concise discussion of Age-related Changes in Nervous System. The document includes the following key points: 1- WHO Definition 2- Cellular Senescence (theories of aging) 3- Structural (Histological) Changes of CNS 4- Biochemical Changes of CNS 5- Functional Consequences