2. 100 billion neurons
10 β 50 times glial cells, CNS is a complex organ, 40% genes participate in its formation
Neurons have evolved from primitive neuroeffector cells
Functional unit
Normal brain function :- synaptic activity, ECF homeostasis, energy metabolism, & n.protect
cerebral ischaemia, seizures, neurodegenerative disorders, c. edema
GLIAL CELLS
3. Ξ±-motor neuron
Neuromuscular junction β Ach
M E P
EPP
Action potential
Ca
Excitation β contraction coupling
Polio virus
Lower motor neuron paralysis
4. Upper motor neuron lesion β cortico-spinal tract β spinal animal
Association areas β frontal cortex β ideation
Spinal shock
Reflex arc β monosynaptic reflex / polysynaptic reflex β stretch
reflex β Ξ³. Efferent discharge β muscle spindle contractile part
Reticular formation β vital centres β area for consciousness β G.A.
Decerebrate rigidity
Midline space occupying lesion & thalamus
Cerebral conning