Pharmacology
Pharmacology Neurotransmitters and Receptors I. Acetylcholine Synthesis: occurs in the nerve terminal This is the rate-limiting step in production of acetylcholine (ACh). The supply of choline is the rate-limiting factor…
Central Nervous System Infections
Central Nervous System Infections I. Bacterial Meningitis Cause varies by age and immune status. Cause of Meningitis by Age Neonate (<1 mo) Child (1 mo-15 yr) Adult (15-60 yr) Older…
Anatomy
Anatomy The Cerebellum and Connections I. External Architecture Three Lobes—rostral to caudal Anterior Lobe—functionally known as paleocerebellum or spinocerebellum Posterior Lobe—functionally known as neocerebellum or pontocerebellum or cerebrocerebellum Flocculonodular Lobe—functionally…
Embryology and Development
Embryology and Development I. Divisions Prosencephalon Telencephalon—cortex, amygdala, caudate, putamen Diencephalon—thalamus, hypothalamus, globus pallidus Mesencephalon—midbrain Rhombencephalon Metencephalon—pons, cerebellum Myelencephalon—medulla II. Basal and Alar Plates Basal Plate (ventral) Anterior horn cells…
Introduction
Introduction The objective of this chapter is to provide an introduction to the basic characteristics of magnetic resonance (MR) and computed axial tomographic (CAT) images. The physics of imaging is…
Neurogenetics
Neurogenetics Patricia E. Greenstein ▪ INTRODUCTION This chapter will outline the importance of history taking, and pedigree construction and analysis when suspecting a genetic component to a neurological disease. It…
Behavioral Neurochemistry and Pharmacology
Behavioral Neurochemistry and Pharmacology Alan C. Swann ▪ INTRODUCTION Brain function is simultaneously organized across three spheres—spatial, neurochemical, and temporal. In this chapter we will explore the chemical organization of…
Brain Tumors
Brain Tumors Jai Grewal Harpreet K. Grewal Santosh Kesari ▪ INTRODUCTION On August 1, 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman, a student at the University of Texas in Austin, murdered his wife…
Central Nervous System Infections
Central Nervous System Infections Nicholas J. Silvestri ▪ INTRODUCTION The central nervous system (CNS) is susceptible to a number of infections caused by a broad range of pathogens. The presence…
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders Jean K. Matheson ▪ INTRODUCTION Sleep complaints accompany most psychiatric disorders. Conversely, primary sleep disorders may mimic, exacerbate, or possibly induce psychiatric disease. Sleep disorders may represent a…
