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Understanding the Nervous System: Key Concepts and the Glasgow Coma Scale

Dive into the essentials of the nervous system with Izzy Carbery. This informative introduction covers the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the brain and spinal cord. Understand how nerves operate, action potentials, and the critical criteria of the Glasgow Coma Scale, which is vital for assessing consciousness. With labeled diagrams and clear explanations, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of somatic and autonomic nerves, including sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about neuroscience!

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Understanding the Nervous System: Key Concepts and the Glasgow Coma Scale

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  1. Intro to Neuro Izzy Carbery

  2. What do you need to know? • Structure of nervous system • Be able to label pictures • Structure and function of nerves • Glascow Coma Scale

  3. The Nervous System The Nervous System CNS PNS Brain Spinal Cord Somatic Autonomic Sympathetic Parasympathetic

  4. Nerves

  5. Nerves – action potential

  6. Glascow Coma Scale • Used to form objective recording of conscious state • Three criteria: • EYES (4) • VERBAL (5) • MOTOR (6)

  7. THANK YOU! Any questions??

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