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neurotransmitters
neurotransmitters: define the components required for neurotransmitter release, explain the difference between excitatory and inhibitory transmission, identify mechanisms of termination of neurotransmitter action at the synapse, and explain the clinical application of synaptic modulation (for example GABA and epilepsy)
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clinical neurology
neurological investigation: recognise the key diagnostic technique used in neurological diagnosis, including computerised tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG) and lumbar puncture (LP)
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excitable cells
resting membrane potential: explain how a resting membrane potential can arise across a selectively permeable membrane and recall the typical resting potential of a neuron
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excitable cells
equilibrium: define electrochemical equilibrium and equilibrium potential and perform calculations using the Nernst equation
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excitable cells
ion concentrations: recall the typical values for the concentration of potassium and sodium ions inside and outside a neuron, and explain why potassium exerts a stronger effect on the resting membrane potential than sodium
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excitable cells
action potential: define the term action potential, list all cell types that are electrically excitable, and define threshold, refractory period, "all or nothing" behavior, depolarisation, repolarisation, hyperpolarisation and saltatory conduction
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excitable cells
membrane channels: define voltage-gated channel, channel inactivation and positive feedback
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excitable cells
neuronal action potential: identify the sequence of events during a typical neuronal action potential, and recall the size and duration of a neuronal action potential
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excitable cells
conduction: define the term "regenerative" as applied to action potentials and explain the significance for conduction of the action potential, explain how conduction along the axon occurs, list structural features that effect the conduction velocity along normal axons and pathological conditions that may affect conduction
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organisation of the nervous system
miscellaneous - brain sections, synape, action potential, oligodendricites, cellular neurone
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organisation of the nervous system
nervous system: define central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system
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organisation of the nervous system
regeneration: compare regenerative capacities of injured axons in the central and peripheral nervous systems
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organisation of the nervous system
afferent vs Efferent: define the terms afferent and efferent as applied to neurons, and recall specific examples of each
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organisation of the nervous system
circuitry diagrams: draw or interpret simplified circuitry diagrams including spinal cord inputs / outputs, and ascending / descending sensory / motor pathways
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peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction
peripheral nerve anatomy: recall the structural and functional components of a normal peripheral nerve
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peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction
conduction: list the factors that affect conduction velocity of peripheral axons
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peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction
peripheral nervous system: define the terms dermatome, myotome, ramus, and plexus, and recall their significance to peripheral innervation
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peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction
limb innervation: recall the spinal levels which contribute to upper and lower limb innervation
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peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction
peripheral nerve pathology: compare and contrast the effects of injury and disease on peripheral nerve function, and list the main diagnostic techniques for peripheral nerve disorders
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peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular junction
neuromuscular Junction (NMJ): explain the structure, physiology and disorders of the NMJ
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autonomic nervous system
sympathetic and parasympathetic: compare and contrast the anatomical structure of the sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways and relate this to physiological function
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autonomic nervous system
autonomic response: explain the regulatory role of the autonomic nervous system and explain the role in the fight-flight stress response
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autonomic nervous system
autonomic neurotransmitters: recall autonomic neurotransmitters and their anatomical sites of release; list the principle stages of biosynthesis and metabolism
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autonomic nervous system
autonomic reflex arc: recall an example of an autonomic reflex arc and explain pathways involved
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autonomic nervous system
adrenoreceptors and cholinoceptors: classify the receptors in the autonomic nervous system, recall their principle loci and explain the intracellular mechanisms they induce
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autonomic nervous system
autonomic neuropathy: recall the main abnormalities in autonomic failure (localised and generalised)
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cells of the nervous system
neuron organisation: recall the definition, structure, and function of a neuron (including nucleus, soma, dendrites, axon, synapses, lamina, synapses and fibre tract)
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cells of the nervous system
neuronal cytoskeleton: recognise the key components of the neuronal cytoskeleton
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cells of the nervous system
synapses: explain the distinguishing features of axo-dendritic, axo-somatic and axo-axonic synapses
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cells of the nervous system
neuroglia: list the main classes of neuroglia and explain their functions in the nervous system
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central nervous system
central nervous system organisation: explain the relationship between the major divisions of the central nervous system, including spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon and cerebral hemispheres
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central nervous system
central nervous system function: explain the main functions of the major divisions of the central nervous system, including spinal cord, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, basal ganglia and cerebral hemispheres
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central nervous system
meninges: recall the layers of the meninges and explain their function
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central nervous system
cranial fossae: recall the cranial fossae and how brain structures relate to them
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central nervous system
ventricles: recall the components and anatomical relations of the ventricular system
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central nervous system
cerebrospinal fluid: explain the composition, circulation and functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and recall the total volume and flow rate
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central nervous system
hydrocephalus: define hydrocephalus and explain treatment
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central nervous system
intracranial haemorrhage: compare the clinical presentation of epidural (extradural) and subdural haemorrhage
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