INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY NEURO PHARMACOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY NEURO PHARMACOLOGY Central Nervous System • The central nervous system is the brain and spinal cord. • It is wrapped in 3 layers of membranes called meninges . • The brain contains fluid-filled ventricles that are continuous with the central canal of the cord. Divisions of the Brain • Generally, many body functions involve cells in several areas of the brain. However, certain areas of the brain tend to be more important in some functions while other areas dominate the control of other functions. • Some major parts of the brain are listed below. Hindbrain : medulla oblongata, cerebellum, pons Midbrain Forebrain : thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebrum Brain Structure Function Medulla oblongata Vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure Reflexes such as vomiting, coughing, sneezing, h