Anatomy and Physiology : The Nervous System and Our Senses
About this audiobook
The Nervous System and Our Senses: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) explains the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the nervous system in a question-and-answer format.
The book covers the central and peripheral nervous systems, highlighting neurons, axons, dendrites, synapses, and neurotransmitters. It also describes brain structures such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem, thalamus, hypothalamus, and limbic system, along with the role of cerebrospinal fluid in protecting the nervous system.
Key topics include action potentials, myelination, cranial and spinal nerves, sensory receptors, and pathways that regulate movement and reflexes. The five senses are explained, including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, with attention to conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, presbyopia, presbycusis, anosmia, and changes in taste perception.
The text also examines neurological conditions such as stroke, concussion, cerebral contusion, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
This book will interest students, health science learners, and general audiences who want to gain knowledge of the nervous system and the senses through a clear question-and-answer format.
