Learning objectives
To achieve the knowledge on the anatomical organization and the fundamental neurophysiological mechanisms of brain integrative functions
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Anatomy of spinal cord and encephalon. Basic functioning of motor control and some sensory sistems
Full programme
General anatomy of the nervous system; Techniques for the study of the nervous system; Anatomy of the spinal cord; Reflexes (electrophysiology and behavioral description; Stretch and flexor reflex; Structure and basic functions of brain stem. Cranial nerves; Reticular formation, brain stem main nuclei; ascending and descending pathways; Vestibular system; Posture control; Psychophysics of perception; somatosensory receptors; Thalamus; General organization of cerebral cortex; Somatosensory system (including primary somatosensory cortex and high order somatic cortical areas); acoustic system from cochlea to auditory cortex; Cortical motor system and hints on sensory-motor transformations
Bibliography
Fondamenti anatomo-fisiologici dell'attività psichica. A cura di A. Maravita Ed. Poletto
Teaching methods
Lectures will be in blended fashion, consisting of lectures in presence and streaming, and videorecording uploaded on the course electronic site.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examinations.
Other information
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