OVERVIEW

The Neurophysiology course provides the elements to understand the functioning of some components of the nervous system. The elements for understanding the functions of the motor system and sensations are provided.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course will furnish to the students fundamental knowledge about the physiology of the sensory-motor system.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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The aim of the course is to provide the fundamental knowledge on the functions performed by the main structures of the nervous system and on the underlying physiological mechanisms in order to offer a physiological reference framework with which to interpret the role played by these structures in the neurophysiological mechanisms related to rehabilitation.

Regarding the parameters of:

To Know:

At the end of the course, the student will know:

- the principles of functioning of the nervous system;

- the appropriate physiological terminology and the essential parameters for evaluating the components of the nervous system present in the program.

To Know-how:

At the end of the course the student will know how:

- to integrate the knowledge of Biochemistry and Human Anatomy in a more general framework on the function of the nervous system.

The student at the end of the course will have acquired the tools to evaluate the neurophysiological mechanisms related to rehabilitation.

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge of the basic principles of physics, chemistry and biochemistry. Knowledge of human anatomy.

Passing the exams of: Anatomy and Histology

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The nervous system: somatic sensations; pain and analgesia; the motor systems of the brain; reflex and voluntary control of posture and movement; the vestibular system; locomotion; motor functions of the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Neuroscienze, Purves, Zanichelli

Principi di Neuroscienze, Kandel, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PIETRO BALDELLI

ANNA FASSIO

ENRICO MILLO

MARIO PASSALACQUA

LESSONS

LESSONS START

 The lessons will start in the second semester in accordance with the didactic calendar

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam.  The oral exam, lasting about twenty minutes, involve one question of neurophysiology asked by one teachers of the commission. The grade will be mediated with the one of Human Physiology as regards the Physiology course of the Physiology and Biochemistry integrated course.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam aims to verify the basic knowledge of the components of the central nervous system present in the program. Language properties, clarity of presentation, consequentiality of reasoning and analytical capacity are also evaluated.

FURTHER INFORMATION

A lesson on spinal reflexes (Prof. Bove) is available online on aulaweb.