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Saggital section of equine brain - © RVC

Nervous System

Central Nervous System (CNS)

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). Nerves arising from the brain and brain stem are the cranial nerves whilst those arising from the spinal cord are the perhipheral nerves.

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The Peripheral Nervous System includes both cranial and spinal nerves, and is commonly divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system contains the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Information Pathways

Sensory Pathways

Motor Pathways

Special Senses

Test yourself - Nervous System and Special Senses flashcards

Sensory pathways flashcards

References for Nervous and Special Senses

BOOKS

Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy by Dyce, Sack and Wensing. 3rd Edition
Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals by König and Liebich. 3rd Edition

IMAGES

Royal Veterinary College Histology Department

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 ==Nervous System==
-The physiology of the nervous system can be explored at the level of a nerve cell, or [[Neurons - Anatomy & Physiology|'neuron']]. Communication between these cells uses electrical or chemical signals known as [[Neurotransmitters - Anatomy & Physiology|neurotransmitters]]; the cellular response generated in response to this signalling is known as an action potential.
+* [[Neurones - Anatomy & Physiology|Neurones]]
+* [[Neurotransmitters - Anatomy & Physiology|Neurotransmitters]]
+* [[Action Potentials - Anatomy & Physiology|Action Potentials]]
 ===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|peripheral 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). 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]].
 *[[CNS Development - Anatomy & Physiology|Development]]
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 *[[Hindbrain - Anatomy & Physiology|Hindbrain]]
+*[[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|Cranial Nerves]]
 *[[Spinal Cord - Anatomy & Physiology|Spinal Cord]]
-*[[Meninges - Anatomy & Physiology|Meninges]]
+*[[CNS Meninges - Anatomy & Physiology|Meninges]]
+*[[Cerebral Spinal Fluid - Anatomy & Physiology|Cerebral Spinal Fluid]]
 *[[CNS Vasculature - Anatomy & Physiology|Vasculature]]
-*[[Central Nervous System - Histology|Histology]]
+*[[CNS Histology - Anatomy & Physiology|Histology]]
 ===Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)===
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-The Peripheral Nervous System includes both [[#Innervation - cranial nerves| cranial nerves]] and [[#Innervation - spinal nerves| spinal nerves]], and is commonly divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system co-ordinates body movements and also receives external stimuli. It basically regulates activities that are under conscious control.
+The Peripheral Nervous System includes both cranial and spinal nerves, and is commonly divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system contains  the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
-The autonomic nervous system contains the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system as well as an enteric division. The sympathetic nervous system is the ‘fight or flight’ system which is triggered when an animal is under threat; it's main neurotransmitter is adrenaline. The parasympathetic nervous system is the ‘rest and digest’ system which is responsible for digestion; the primary neurotransmitter is acetylcholine. Further information on the structure, physiology and pathology of the PNS is available from the following links:
 *[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|Structure]]
 *[[Reflex Arcs - Anatomy & Physiology|Reflex Arc]]
-*[[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology#Blood Supply|Vasculature]]
+*[[Somatic Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology|Somatic Nervous System]]
-*[[Peripheral Nervous System - Histology|Histology]]
+*[[Autonomic Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology|Autonomic Nervous System]]
+**[[Sympathetic Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology|Sympathetic Nervous System]]
+**[[Parasympathetic Nervous System - Anatomy & Physiology|Parasympathetic Nervous System]]
+*[[PNS Vasculature - Anatomy & Physiology|Vasculature]]
+*[[PNS Histology - Anatomy & Physiology |Histology]]
 ===Information Pathways===
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-In physiological terms, when processing information the CNS and PNS are integrated into pathways; examples would include [[Motor Pathways - Anatomy & Physiology|motor pathways]] and [[Sensory Pathways - Anatomy & Physiology|sensory pathways]]. Motor pathways carry signals from the cerebellum to the skeletal muscles using upper and lower motor neurons connected via the [[Motor_Pathways_- Anatomy & Physiology#Pyramidal_System_.28Corticospinal.29|pyramidal system]] or the [[Motor_Pathways_- Anatomy & Physiology#Extrapyramidal_System|extrapyramidal system]]. Sensory pathways carry sensory information detected by peripheral nerves in an ascending path  through the spinal cord to the higher levels of the brain. Types of general somatic sensation include pain, touch, temperature and kinaesthesia (conscious proprioception).
+*[[Sensory Pathways - Anatomy & Physiology|Sensory Pathways]]
+*[[Motor Pathways - Anatomy & Physiology|Motor Pathways]]
 ==Special Senses==
-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.
+*[[Eye - Anatomy & Physiology|Visual (Eye)]]
+*[[Ear - Anatomy & Physiology|Auditory (Ear)]]
+*[[Nose - Anatomy & Physiology|Olfactory (Nose)]]
+*[[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|Taste (Tongue)]]
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+==References for Nervous and Special Senses==
 '''BOOKS'''
 *''Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy'' by Dyce, Sack and Wensing. 3rd Edition
 *''Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals'' by König and Liebich. 3rd Edition
 '''IMAGES'''
 *''Royal Veterinary College'' Histology Department
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