The
Nervous System
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Nervous
System Study Guide
Nervous System (p. 136)
- Describe the three functions of the nervous system.
- Describe the structure and function of the three types of neurons
and four types of neuroglial cells.
- Explain how a nerve impulse is conducted along a nerve and across a
synapse.
- Describe the structure of a nerve and the differences between the
three different types of nerves.
- Describe the structure of a reflex arc and the function of a
reflex.
Central Nervous System (p. 144)
- Describe the major parts of the brain and the lobes of the cerebral
cortex. State functions for each structure.
- Describe in detail the structure of the spinal cord, and state its
functions.
- Describe the three layers of meninges,
and state the function of each.
- Describe how cerebrospinal fluid is formed and circulates.
Peripheral Nervous System (p. 152)
- Name the twelve pairs of cranial nerves, and give a function for
each.
- Describe the structure and function of spinal nerves.
- Define and describe the autonomic nervous system.
- Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
in four ways, and give examples of their respective effects on specific
organs.
Effects of Aging (p. 158)
- Anatomical and physiological changes occur in the nervous system as
we age.
Working Together (p. 158)
- The nervous system works with other systems of the body to maintain
homeostasis.
Visual Focus
- Synapse Structure and Function (p. 141)
Medical Focus
- The Left and Right Brain (p. 146)
- EEG (p. 149)
- Spinal Cord Injuries (p. 150)
MedAlert
- Alzheimer Disease (p. 160)