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Human anatomy and physiology

Nervous system introduction

  1. Introduction to neural cell types
  2. Anatomy of a neuron
  3. Overview of neuron structure
  4. Overview of neuron function
  5. Sodium potassium pump
  6. Correction to sodium and potassium pump video
  7. Electrotonic and action potential
  8. Saltatory conduction in neurons
  9. Synapse structure
  10. Neuronal synapses (chemical)
  11. Types of neurotransmitters
  12. Types of neurotransmitter receptors
  13. Structure of the nervous system
  14. Functions of the nervous system
  15. Motor unit
  16. Peripheral somatosensation
  17. Muscle stretch reflex
  18. Autonomic nervous system
  19. Upper motor neurons
  20. Somatosensory tracts
  21. Cerebral cortex
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Muscular system introduction