Neurophysiology

13 Questions

1. Briefly describe the NMDA (N-methyl d-aspartate) receptor and its physiological role in the central nervous system. (03B15) (98A8)
2. Briefly discuss the physiological control of intraocular pressure. (00B6)
3. List the physiological factors which determine intracranial pressure and explain briefly how it is regulated. (97B3) (1996) (95B6)
4. What is saltatory conduction and what are the advantages of this type of conduction? (97A5)
5. Explain briefly the physiological mechanisms whereby an action potential arriving at a synapse might not be conducted. (96B1)
6. Outline the factors contributing to the generation and maintenance of the resting membrane potential. (1996)
7. Draw a graph of a nerve action potential and outline its physiological basis. (1994)
8. Briefly outline the physiological factors that determine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) formation. (1994)
9. 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)
10. Outline the neuroendocrine functions of the brain. (1993)
11. Write short notes on the axonal membrane. (1991)
12. Write short notes on cerebrospinal fluid. (1991)
13. Write short notes on synaptic transmission. (1990)