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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))
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