ILOs

• Describe the major cell types found in the nervous system, including their different structures and broad functions, and the differences between grey and white matter
• Identify the major structural features of the brain and understand the broad functions of different areas (cerebral hemispheres, lobes, brainstem, cerebellum)
• Give an overview of the structure and function of the spinal cord
• Outline the locations and functions of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid
• Understand the functional importance of the blood-brain barrier and outline its structure

• CNS vs PNS
• Basics of the CNS
• The Brain
• Spinal Cord
• Meninges
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
• Blood-brain barrier