Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::

• Explain the function of the nervous system.
• Describe the physiological basis of neural communication.
• Identify the different classes of neurotransmitters.
• Differentiate the signaling pathways in neural communication.

1. Getting Started
   1. Sound Check
   2. Disclaimer
   3. Welcome
   4. Navigation Instructions
2. Staying Focused
   1. Introduction
   2. Learning Objectives
3. The Function Of The Nervous System
   1. Overview
   2. Brain Function
      • Popup: Cerebrum
      • Popup: Cerebellum
      • Popup: Diencephalon
      • Popup: Brainstem
   3. Pop Quiz
   4. Spinal Function
      • Popup: Stretch Reflex
      • Popup: Tendon Reflex
      • Popup: Flexor Reflex
      • Popup: Crossed Extensor Reflex
   5. Ans Function
   6. Progress Check
4. Electrophysiogy Of The Nervous System
   1. Overview
   2. Electrical Properties Of Neurons
      1. Overview
      2. The Resting Membrane Potential
      3. The Action Potential
         • Popup: Threshold
         • Popup: Refractory Period
      4. Pop Quiz
      5. The Graded Potential
      6. Continuous And Saltatory Conduction
   3. Progress Check
   4. Synaptic Transmission
      1. Overview
      2. Electrical Synapses
      3. Chemical Synapses
      4. Progress Check
      5. Neurotransmitter Receptors
         • Popup: Ionotropic Receptors
         • Popup: Metabotropic Receptors
   5. Progress Check
5. Neurotransmitters
   1. Overview
   2. Acetylcholine
   3. Amino Acids
   4. Pop Quiz
   5. Biogenic Amines
      • Popup: Dopamine
      • Popup: Norepinephrine
      • Popup: Epinephrine
      • Popup: Serotonin
      • Side Note: Digging Deeper – Clinical Relevance Of Dopamine Pathways
      • Side Note: Did You Know? – Types Of Serotonin Receptors
   6. Atp And Other Purines
   7. Nitric Oxide
   8. Pop Quiz
   9. Neuropeptides
   10. Progress Check
6. Neurotransmitter Signaling
   1. Overview
   2. Cholinergic Signaling
   3. Adrenergic Signaling
   4. Pop Quiz
   5. Dopaminergic Signaling
   6. Serotonergic Signaling
   7. Pop Quiz
   8. Glutamatergic Signaling
   9. Gabaergic Signaling
   10. Progress Check
7. Test Your Acquired Knowledge
   1. Summary
   2. Final Assessment
8. End Of Program
9. Glossary
10. References