Basics
of Brain Function Peter Morris and Peter van
Zijl, Organizers
Saturday, 18 May 2002
Last
updated 19 June 2008
Educational
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course,
participants should be able to Identify the major functional regions of the brain and
describe their function; Explain the topography of white matter connections between
these functional regions; Describe the synaptic function and how it is influenced by
neurotransmitters; Recognize the principles of basic neurochemistry.
08:30
Gray Matter and Functional Anatomy
Thomas E. Conturo
09:25
White Matter Anatomy and Functional
Connections to the Brain
Nikos Makris
10:20
Break
10:40
Basics of Neurochemistry: Synaptic
Function and Neurotransmitters
Identify the major functional regions of the brain and
describe their function;