TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 546. Introduction to Neurology A1 - Sahin, Mustafa A2 - Rudolph, Colin D. A2 - Rudolph, Abraham M. A2 - Lister, George E. A2 - First, Lewis R. A2 - Gershon, Anne A. PY - 2011 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e AB - The human brain consists of 100 billion neurons and over 100 trillion synapses. The ability of the neurons to form precise connections with one another is critical for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Malformation or dysfunction affecting a subset of cells and/or connections in the nervous system can manifest in diverse ways through different neurologic symptoms. Examining a patient who presents with a neurologic problem should lead to the understanding of two main aspects of the dysfunction: What part(s) of the nervous system is affected? What is the nature of the dysfunction? This approach requires an understanding of the localization of function within the nervous system. From a pediatric neurology perspective, this may be best achieved by reviewing the development of nervous system in early life. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7056237 ER -