BrainBliTz Syllable

Neural Signaling

Neuroanatomy	Concepts
Neurons and Glia	Neuron structure (axon, dendrites, synapse) Types of glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia)
Major Brain Regions	Lobes of the brain (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital) Subcortical structures (thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, limbic system)
Neuronal Function	Resting membrane potential Action potentials Synaptic transmission (chemical and electrical synapses)
Molecular Signaling	Neurotransmitters and receptors Signal transduction pathways Second messengers
Electrophysiology	Ion channels and transporters Electrophysiological recording techniques (patch-clamp, EEG, MEG)

Sensation

Systems Neuroscience	Concepts
Sensory Systems	Vision Audition Somatosensation Olfaction and gustation

Movement

Systems Neuroscience	Concepts
Motor System	Motor cortex and motor pathways Basal ganglia and cerebellum Spinal cord reflexes

Brain Development and Plasticity

Neurophysiology	Concepts
Neuroplasticity	Synaptic plasticity (LTP, LTD) Neurogenesis
Neuroendocrinology	Hormone-brain interactions Stress response and HPA axis

Cognitive Neuroscience

Systems Neuroscience	Concepts
Integrative Functions	Sleep and circadian rhythms Homeostasis and hypothalamic function Emotion and the limbic system
Higher Cognitive Functions	Attention and perception Learning and memory Language and communication
Executive Functions	Decision making Problem solving Working memory

Neuropathology

Clinical Neuroscience	Concepts
Neurological Disorders	Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) Psychiatric disorders (depression, schizophrenia) Developmental disorders (autism, ADHD)
Diagnostic Techniques	Neuroimaging (MRI, fMRI, PET) Neurophysiological tests (EEG, EMG)

References

Topic	Reference
Neural Signaling	Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W., & Paradiso, M. A. (2015). Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Purves, D., Augustine, G. J., Fitzpatrick, D., Hall, W. C., LaMantia, A.-S., Mooney, R. D., Platt, M. L., & White, L. E. (Eds.). (2018). Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sinauer Associates.
Sensation	Purves, D., Augustine, G. J., Fitzpatrick, D., Hall, W. C., LaMantia, A.-S., Mooney, R. D., Platt, M. L., & White, L. E. (Eds.). (2018). Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sinauer Associates. Siegel, A., & Sapru, H. N. (2015). Essential Neuroscience (3rd ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Movement	Purves, D., Augustine, G. J., Fitzpatrick, D., Hall, W. C., LaMantia, A.-S., Mooney, R. D., Platt, M. L., & White, L. E. (Eds.). (2018). Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sinauer Associates. Siegel, A., & Sapru, H. N. (2015). Essential Neuroscience (3rd ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Brain development	Purves, D., Augustine, G. J., Fitzpatrick, D., Hall, W. C., LaMantia, A.-S., Mooney, R. D., Platt, M. L., & White, L. E. (Eds.). (2018). Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sinauer Associates. Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W., & Paradiso, M. A. (2015). Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Cognitive Neuroscience	Purves, D., Augustine, G. J., Fitzpatrick, D., Hall, W. C., LaMantia, A.-S., Mooney, R. D., Platt, M. L., & White, L. E. (Eds.). (2018). Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sinauer Associates. Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W., & Paradiso, M. A. (2015). Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Neuropathology	Watson, C., Kirkcaldie, M., & Paxinos, G. (2010). The brain: An introduction to functional neuroanatomy. Academic Press. Siegel, A., & Sapru, H. N. (2015). Essential Neuroscience (3rd ed.). Wolters Kluwer.