Download Ch. 38 Review Know parts of and function of the central nervous

Ch. 38 Review
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Know parts of and function of the central nervous system, where its found
Know parts and function of peripheral nervous system, how it is connected to the central nervous system
Know the two types of neurons involved in the peripheral NS, where found, where they send
impulses to or from
Know major regions of the brain and what their functions are
Know divisions/subdivisions of peripheral NS, differences between
(autonomic vs. somatic, sympathetic vs. parasympathetic)
Know what a reflex does, what part of NS this occurs in
Know the difference between neurons and nerves
Know how neurons communicate with other neurons
Know the types receptors found in the eye
Know what organs are used in the senses of hearing and balance
Know the different classes of receptors and what they are stimulated by
Know the major parts of the brain, their functions, be able to identify on a diagram
Know the part (lobes) of the brain, which are responsible for vision, hearing
Know difference between gray matter and white matter
Know the parts of a neuron and their functions
Know difference between myelinated vs. unmyelinated axons
Know what resting potential is, ion concentration during
Know what an action potential is, changes to ion concentrations during
Know the role of the sodium-potassium pump
Know what a nerve impulse is, how it is carried along the axon
Know what happens at the synapse, role of neurotransmitters
Know parts of the eye and their functions
Know difference between rods and cones
Know function of cochlea and semicircular canals, type of receptors they use
Know what olfactory receptors are , where they are found
Know the effect of psychoactive drugs on CNS
Know the effect of alcohol and nicotine
Know how narcotics effect pain perception
Know how multiple sclerosis effects neurons