In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Basal Ganglia 2. Connections of Basal Ganglia 3. Function. Meaning of Basal Ganglia: i. It is composed of nuclear groups present in subcortical region. ii. Like cerebellum, this ganglia is involved in muscular activity. iii. Differences between cerebellum and basal ganglia are: a. Cerebellum receives proprioceptive impulses from peripheral part [...]
In this article we will discuss about the role of motor neuron in central nervous system. The movements of various parts of body should not only be executed, but also must be very much coordinated. It is not just voluntary movement that needs to be controlled; there should be proper regulation even in the case of reflex activities as well. [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Role of Nervous System and Norepinephrine in Human Body. (i) Nervous Regulation: Sympathetic nervous system accelerates the heart beat. It constricts arteries that raise blood pressure. Parasympathetic nervous system slows heart beat. It dilates arteries and lowers blood pressure. These parasympathetic nerve fibres travel through vagus (X) cranial nerve. Baroreceptors [...]