Neurophysiological Mechanisms and Functional Organization of the Nervous System

This course offers an in-depth examination of the physiological principles that underlie the structure, function, and regulation of the human nervous system. It explores the fundamental mechanisms of neural activity, including impulse generation and transmission, synaptic communication, and the integration of neural networks within both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

The course emphasizes the physiological roles of neurons and neuroglial cells, the mechanisms of action potential propagation, and the processes governing synaptic transmission through electrical and chemical pathways. It also addresses neurotransmitter systems and receptor interactions, with particular focus on their relevance to somatic and autonomic nervous system function.

Special attention is given to the physiological effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic activation on different organ systems and their role in maintaining homeostasis.