CORRESPONDENCE COURSE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0572 EDITION 100 THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM The central nervous system is one of the two principal divisions of the body's nervous system. The nervous system is the body's communication network and control center. The central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, is the control center for the entire nervous system. All the sensations of the body are relayed to the central nervous system. All nerve impulses that cause muscles to contract and glands to secrete come from the central nervous system. As a medical NCO, it is of vital importance for you to understand the complex functions of the central nervous system. ---------------------- Length: 123 Pages Estimated Hours to Complete: 8 Format: PDF file Size: 1.1 MB ---------------------- Subcourse Components: Lesson 1, Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System. Lesson 2, Physical Assessment of the Nervous System. Lesson 3, Central Nervous System Diseases and Disorders. Lesson 4, Seizures. Lesson 5, Central Nervous System Trauma. ---------------------------- Anyone may take this course. However, to receive credit hours, you must be officially enrolled and complete an examination furnished by the Nonresident Instruction Branch at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Enrollment is normally limited to Department of Defense personnel. Others may apply for enrollment, but acceptance is not guaranteed. This file is in PDF format and requires a PDF reader. A free PDF reader is available from Adobe through the link below. This Course in available only by Download. |
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