The Nervous System
- Describe the basic structure and function of
the nervous system.
- Describe the structure of neuron and explain
how it operates. (Diagram)
- List the parts and discuss the function of the
Central Nervous System (CNS). Discuss the structure and control
centers of the brain.
- Describe the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS),
including the Autonomic branch (involuntary) and the Somatic
branch (voluntary). In your discussion of the Autonomic system,
distinguish between the Sympathetic branch and the Parasympathetic
branch.
- Explain how a nerve impulse
travels.
- Explain what occurs during the reflex arc.
(Diagram)
- Vocabulary that should be included in your
research: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System,
Autonomic Nervous System, Sympathetic Nervous System,
Parasympathetic Nervous System, ganglia, neuron, dendrite, cell
body, axon, mixed nerve, sensory nerve, motor nerve, resting
potential, action potential, nerve impulse, sodium-potassium pump,
synapse, neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, stimulus, response,
reflex, brain, cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, spinal
cord, meninges
Resources:
Below you will find a list of suggested sites for
your research. You are not limited to these sites alone. You may
locate additional sites or use a variety of other sources such as
textbooks, journals, encyclopedias, etc. To access any site below
simply click on the title.
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