3.16.10. Neurophysiology
Neurophysiology
13 Questions
- Briefly describe the NMDA (N-methyl d-aspartate) receptor and its physiological role in the central nervous system. (03B15) (98A8)
- Briefly discuss the physiological control of intraocular pressure. (00B6)
- List the physiological factors which determine intracranial pressure and explain briefly how it is regulated. (97B3) (1996) (95B6)
- What is saltatory conduction and what are the advantages of this type of conduction? (97A5)
- Explain briefly the physiological mechanisms whereby an action potential arriving at a synapse might not be conducted. (96B1)
- Outline the factors contributing to the generation and maintenance of the resting membrane potential. (1996)
- Draw a graph of a nerve action potential and outline its physiological basis. (1994)
- Briefly outline the physiological factors that determine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formation. (1994)
- Discuss the physiological consequences which you would expect to occur during the first few hours of a traumatic section of the spinal cord at the level of C6 assuming no other injuries. (93A1)
- Outline the neuroendocrine functions of the brain. (1993)
- Write short notes on the axonal membrane. (1991)
- Write short notes on cerebrospinal fluid. (1991)
- Write short notes on synaptic transmission. (1990)