Neuroanatomy for Pharmacy Students

Basic structural organization of the nervous system: The neuron (Soma and neurites). Centralization and Telencephalization. Neural Circuitry (receptors, effectors and the synapse). Fate of the Neural Crest. Spinal Cord: general topography, grey matter, ascending and descending pathways. Brain: general topography; brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalon, cerebrum. Meninges and ventricular system. Pia, arachnoid and dura mater. Secretion and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. Blood-brain barrier. Peripheral nervous system; basic plan, afferent and efferent cerebrospinal peripheral nerve endings, ganglia. Autonomic nervous system; Basic plan; sympathetic system, parasympathetic system, autonomic effector endings. General Embryology, Teratology and Genetic Anatomy.

General embryology – Male gamete, female gamete, fertilization (gametogenesis). Development of early embryo and developmental malformations. Systemic embryology – musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, urogenital system, and developmental malformations. Genetic anatomy – genetic apparatus, and genetically related malformations. Influence of drugs on development.