Anatomo Psychophysiological Fundamentals

The course aims to provide the student with basic anatomical-physiological knowledge in order to understand:
- the structure and function of the neuronal cell and synapse;
- the anatomo-functional organization of the nervous system
- mechanisms underlying perception, motor and psychic activity, and behavior.

Specifically, at the end of the course students will be able to:
- understand physiological processes underlying the nerve signals (generation, transmission and integration);
- describe the structural organization of the nervous system and the neural networks undelying neurological function.
- describe neural mechanisms underlying the sensory systems and the motor system;
- critically evaluate the role of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the functioning of mental processes and its possible alterations;
- clearly explain the notions learned relating to neurophysiology and cognitive neuroscience.