Reflection

The nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that transmit signals between the body and the brain. It is responsible for controlling and coordinating the body’s functions, including sensation, movement, and thought. The anatomy of the nervous system includes the structures that make up the brain, such as the cerebellum, medulla, and cerebral cortex, as well as the spinal cord, which runs from the brain through the vertebral column.

The physiology of the nervous system involves the way in which electrical and chemical signals are transmitted through neurons, which are specialized cells that transmit these signals. This involves the generation and propagation of action potentials, which are brief electrical signals that travel along the axons of neurons and trigger the release of neurotransmitters, which then bind to receptors on other neurons and transmit the signals across synapses.

In real life and my future career, I will apply the concepts of the nervous system by understanding the relationship between the structure and function of the nervous system and its impact on human behavior, health, and disease. I can also use this knowledge to inform decisions related to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system.

The most valuable topic in this module was the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, as it allowed me to understand how the structures of the nervous system contribute to its function and how changes in the anatomy can impact its function.

I struggled to understand some of the complex physiological processes, such as the ion channels involved in the generation and propagation of action potentials, as they required a good understanding of biochemistry and physiology.