In this article we will discuss about the Structure and Functions of Human Spinal Cord. Structure of Human Spinal Cord: Location and Coverings (Meninges): It is a posterior part of central nervous system which runs mid-dorsally within the vertebral column. It lies in the neural canal of the vertebral column. The spinal cord is surrounded by the same three protective [...]
The following points highlight the sixteen important diseases of neural system. Disease # 1. Poliomyelitis: Poliomyelitis is an acute viral infection that destroys the cell bodies of motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord. Disease # 2. Meningitis: Meningitis, an inflammation of the meninges, is usually caused by an infectious organism. Several kinds of bacteria and viruses [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on the Neurons as Structural and Functional Unit of Neural System. Neurons (= Nerve Cells): A neuron is a structural and functional unit of the neural tissue and hence the neural system. Certain neurons may almost equal the length of body itself. Thus neurons with longer processes (projections) are the longest cells [...]