Central Nervous System Physiology

Question 1

What are the features of the Central Nervous System?

Answer 1

somatic and autonomic nerves, involuntary/ voluntary

Question 2

How does anaesthetic affect the CNS?

Answer 2

high lipid solubility- unconscious across BBB

Question 3

What are the side effects of anaesthesia?

Answer 3

reversible depression- peripheral/ central GA
cardiac/ respiratory depression- removes reflexes
– combined receptor effects cell membrane