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The organization of the nervous system

The organization of the nervous system. Structure of the human cerebral cortex. Structure of the human cerebral cortex. Sensory map. Structure of the human cerebral cortex. Motor map. Neuromuscular junction. Neuromuscular junction. How to manipulate it ?. Curare. ACh-ase inhibitors .

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The organization of the nervous system

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  1. The organization of the nervous system

  2. Structure of the human cerebral cortex

  3. Structure of the human cerebral cortex Sensory map

  4. Structure of the human cerebral cortex Motor map

  5. Neuromuscular junction

  6. Neuromuscular junction How to manipulate it ? Curare ACh-ase inhibitors Myastenia gravis Botulinum toxin Pesticides

  7. Parkinson’s disease Basal ganglia

  8. Parkinson’s disease Most common symptoms Shaking (tremor) at Rest Stiffness (rigidity) Slow Movement (bradykinesia)Balance Problems (postural instability)

  9. Multiple sclerosis Myelin

  10. Multiple sclerosis Demyelination

  11. Multiple sclerosis Progression

  12. AML Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gherig disease”) Mutation or defect in neuronal SOD activity Excess oxidative stress to neuronal mitochondria Degeneration of motor neurons Paralysis – muscular atrophy Exacerbated by glutamate neurotransmitter activity

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