নেত্রকোণা মেডিকেল কলেজ, নেত্রকোণা

Functional organization of nervous system and functions of major levels of central nervous system(CNS).

 Neuron: definition, parts, types  Nerve fiber: classification, properties, effects of injury/section to the nerve fiber

 Synapse: physiological anatomy, properties, types, synaptic transmission

 Neurotransmitters: definition, types, functions

 Sensory receptor: definition, classification, properties, receptor potential.  General/somatic senses: definition, classification  Ascending tracts/sensory pathways: name & function.

 Spinothalamic tract, tract of Gall, tract of Burdach, spinocerebellar tract : origin, course, termination & function.

 Cerebral cortex: name & functions of the Brodmann’s areas

 Reflex: definition, classification, properties,  Reflex arc: definition, components  Stretch reflex, withdrawal reflex, crossed extensor reflex, reciprocal innervation & planter response.

 Muscle spindle: definition, physiological anatomy, functions.  Muscle tone: definition, function, maintenance

 Descending tracts / motor pathways: name & function.  Pyramidal tract: origin, course, termination, function & effect of lesion.  Extrapyramidal tract: name, functions.  Upper motor neuron and Lower motor neuron: definition, example, effect of lesion.

 Spinal cord: hemisection. L=18 T=18 P=08 IT=03 57 Learning Objectives Contents Hours / days

 Cerebellum: functional division, functions, error control mechanism of motor activity & cerebellar disorder.

 Basal ganglia: functional components, functions & effects of lesion  Thalamus, Reticular formation, limbic system: components & functions.  Hypothalamus: name of the nucleus and functions

 Autonomic Nervous system: components and functions Additional/Applied Physiology Pain: types, dual pathway for transmission of pain, referred Pain. Thermostatic function of hypothalamus. Posture, equilibrium: definition, name of the areas controlling them. Sleep, memory: definition, name of the areas controlling them. Alarm or stress response.

Normal body temperature, site of measurement, sources of heat gain, channels of heat loss, regulation of body temperature in hot and cold environment. Additional/Applied Physiology Heat stroke, hypothermia, frost bite, fever