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Chapter 8 Test Review Know the functions of the nervous system Know the components of the CNS Know the general anatomy of a neuron (along with general functions of the parts) Know the difference between afferent and efferent nervous systems Know the functions of neuroglia Know the major component of white matter Know the function of microglia List the parts of a reflex arc (in order) Know the function of neurons Describe the polarization of a nerve fiber in terms of sodium and potassium ions Know the location of release of neurotransmitters Know what interneurons are and what part of the nervous system they can be found Describe depolarization in terms of voltage-gated channels Describe the nature of saltatory conduction in terms of speed and type of neuron on which it occurs Know the nature of the neurons with the fastest action potentials Know the main steps in the generation of an action potential Know what the “all-or-none” principal states Describe hyperpolarization Describe a withdrawal reflex Describe the triceps-jerk reflex in terms of action caused Know the 3 general functions of the nervous system Know the effect of the sodium-potassium pump, what would be the ionic result if it failed Know the function cerebellum Know the function of the diencephalon Know the function of the cerebrum Know the function and location of the longitudinal fissure Know the function of the medulla oblongata Know the function and location of the corpus callosum Know what direction and type of information the ascending and descending tracts carry Know the functions of the hypothalamus Know the series of events involved with a cholinergic synapse Know the scientific name for the knee-jerk reflex Know the level of complexity when comparing polysynaptic and monosynaptic reflexes Know the stimulus and effect of a flexor reflex Know what the Babinski sign is and the difference of it between children and adults Know which area of the CNS is most concerned with balance Describe the nervous system in terms of what it controls, speed of response, how long its effects last, and to what it responds Know the effects of the sympathetic nervous system Know the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system Know the effects of aging on the nervous system Describe the characteristics associated with Alzheimer’s disease Be able to label the sagittal section of the brain (fig. 8-16(c))