Mahita Shrestha

Saltatory Conduction of Nerve Impulse in a Myelinated Nerve Fibre

Neurons possess axons with sheaths at intervals by Schwann cells. These are lipid-rich cells that envelop the axon by wrapping their plasma membrane around it many times to produce a series of laye...

The Spinal Cord

 It is the posterior part of the central nervous system that runs mid-dorsally within the vertebral column. It is an elongated, almost cylindrical part.  It extends from the medulla oblongata throu...

Autonomic Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that regulates the involuntary activities of the human body parts is called autonomic nervous system. It supplies stimulation to involuntary muscles and two clans of ...

The Brain and its Functions

The brain is the anterior-most part of the central nervous system. It is located inside the cranial cavity. It weighs 1220-1400 grams. It has the following meninges/protective coverings.1)Dura mate...