9.14 Brain Structure and Its Origins, Spring 2009
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Schneider, Gerald E.
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Brain Structure and Its Origins
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Outline of mammalian functional neuroanatomy, aided by studies of comparative neuroanatomy and evolution, and of brain development. Topics include early steps to a central nervous system, basic patterns of brain and spinal cord connections, regional development and differentiation, regeneration, motor and sensory pathways and structures, systems underlying motivations, innate action patterns, formation of habits, and various cognitive functions. Lab techniques reviewed. Optional brain dissections.
Date issued
2009-06Other identifiers
9.14-Spring2009
local: 9.14
local: IMSCP-MD5-057e6003c270a95654672a52f13c90e4
Keywords
CNS structures, development, plasticity, anatomy, tissue culture, embryogenesis, PNS anatomy and development, process outgrowth, synaptogenesis, growth factors, cell survival, spinal and hindbrain anatomy, comparative anatomy, CNS evolution, trigeminal system, retinotectal system, development, plasticity, regeneration, neocortex anatomy, olfactory system, corpus striatum, brain transplants, limbic system