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[[Image:mainpagecnsbrain.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Saggital section of equine brain - © RVC]]

[[Image:mainpagecnsbrain.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Saggital section of equine brain - © RVC]]

==Nervous System==

==Nervous System==

===Central Nervous System (CNS)===

===Central Nervous System (CNS)===

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The central nervous system is comprised of the '''brain and spinal cord'''. The brain is contained within the skull, and the spinal cord is contained within the spinal vertebral canal. The brain is covered and protected by the meninges. The meninges are comprised of three layers: the dura mater (the outermost layer), the arachnoid mater (the middle layer), and the pia mater (the innermost layer). [[Cerebral Spinal Fluid - Anatomy & Physiology|Cerebral Spinal Fluid]] (CSF) is the fluid surrounding the brain as well as the central canal of the spinal cord which helps cushion the CNS, acts as a chemical buffer, provides immunological protection and transports waste products and nutrients. Nerves arising from the brain and brain stem are the [[#Innervation - cranial nerves| cranial nerves]] whilst those arising from the spinal cord are the [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|perhipheral nerves]].

The central nervous system is comprised of the '''brain and spinal cord'''. The brain is contained within the skull, and the spinal cord is contained within the spinal vertebral canal. The brain is covered and protected by the meninges. The meninges are comprised of three layers: the dura mater (the outermost layer), the arachnoid mater (the middle layer), and the pia mater (the innermost layer). [[Cerebral Spinal Fluid - Anatomy & Physiology|Cerebral Spinal Fluid]] (CSF) is the fluid surrounding the brain as well as the central canal of the spinal cord which helps cushion the CNS, acts as a chemical buffer, provides immunological protection and transports waste products and nutrients. Nerves arising from the brain and brain stem are the [[#Innervation - cranial nerves| cranial nerves]] whilst those arising from the spinal cord are the [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|peripheral nerves]].

*[[CNS Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Development]]

*[[CNS Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Development]]

*[[Meninges - Anatomy & Physiology|Meninges]]

*[[Meninges - Anatomy & Physiology|Meninges]]

*[[CNS Vasculature - Anatomy & Physiology|Vasculature]]

*[[CNS Vasculature - Anatomy & Physiology|Vasculature]]

*[[CNS Histology - Anatomy & Physiology|Histology]]

*[[Central Nervous System - Histology|Histology]]

===Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)===

===Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)===

*[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|Structure]]

*[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|Structure]]

*[[Reflex Arcs - Anatomy & Physiology|Reflex Arc]]  

*[[Reflex Arcs - Anatomy & Physiology|Reflex Arc]]  

*[[PNS Vasculature - Anatomy & Physiology|Vasculature]]  

*[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#Blood Supply|Vasculature]]  

*[[Peripheral Nervous System - Histology|Histology]]

*[[Peripheral Nervous System - Histology|Histology]]

In anatomy, there are four major senses which have specialised organs assocated with them. They are the [[Eye - Anatomy & Physiology|eye]], the [[Ear - Anatomy & Physiology|ear]], the [[Nose - Anatomy & Physiology|nose]] and the [[Gustatory System - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]. These organs process visual, auditory, olfactory and taste sensations respectively.

In anatomy, there are four major senses which have specialised organs assocated with them. They are the [[Eye - Anatomy & Physiology|eye]], the [[Ear - Anatomy & Physiology|ear]], the [[Nose - Anatomy & Physiology|nose]] and the [[Gustatory System - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]. These organs process visual, auditory, olfactory and taste sensations respectively.

==Test yourself - Nervous System and Special Senses flashcards==

 

*'''[[Sensory_Pathways_Flashcards_- Anatomy & Physiology|Sensory pathways flashcards]]'''

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==References==

==References==

*''Royal Veterinary College'' Histology Department

*''Royal Veterinary College'' Histology Department

 

[[Category:Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology]][[Category:Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology]][[Category:Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology]]