• Out of clutter find simpicity
  
• From discord make hormony
• In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity

QUESTIONS
Nervous.System
Brain

REVIEW
QUIZZES
Brain 1
Brain 2
Brain 3
Brain 4

UNIT OBJECTIVES

After completing this unit, you should be able to:

• Describe the general structure of a neuron
• Name four types of neurological cells and describe the functions of each
• Name the divisions of the nervous system
• Explain how a nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another
• Name the parts of a reflex arc and describe the function of each
• Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord
• Describe the structure of the spinal cord and its major functions
• Name the major parts of the brain and describe the functions of each
• Name the cranial nerves and list their major functions
• Name and describe five kinds of receptors
• Describe the anatomy of the various special senses, including how we smell and taste
• Name and describe the functions of the parts of the ear, explaining how equilibrium is maintained
• Name and describe the functions of the parts of the eye
• Perform various tests of the eye
• Identify nervous/sense disease, causes and symptoms
• Give the meanings for the prefixes, suffixes and root words of this unit

AMA reference site

Action Potential--a visual presentation
Society for Neuroscience--has various publications that might be helpful in this unit.

You have brains in your head,

You have feet in your shoes,

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

--Dr Seuss--

VOCABULARY

The nervous system also includes all of the senses.
SO REMEMBER I'VE ALSO GOT AN EYE ON YOU! Check it out!!

LABS--Click on the word dissection to get the page you are to run-off (print) Complete as you work through the dissection.

LAB PRACTICAL "PRACTICE"

Click on the web address above and work through the tutorial. You may have to substitute some of the names we used in class for the ones on the diagram. Be sure to click on the brain part that you wish to identify.

For additional information, photos and diagrams click on the following addresses:

• Sheep Brain Dissection--The Anatomy of Memory
• Sheep Brain Dissection Guide

VIRTUAL BODY--take a tour of the brain

TEST TIPS--Use the learning method(s) that best suits to your learning style.

• 10 Questions on parts of neuron.
• 15 Questions over vocabulary of brain/neuron.
  
• 10 Questions over diseases/disorders of the nervous system.
• 5 Questions over parts of brain
• 10 Questions over autonomic nervous system
• At least 3 thought provoking essay type questions over web site questions and memory/learning project.
  
• STUDY 20 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT.
• Use the web site tutorials and practice quizzes.

TEST REFLECTION

1. Did you learn the brain in class or did you need to take it home?
2. Which part of the test was easier--the brain lab practical or the written?
3. In what ways could you have done better on either portion of the test?
4. What study skill do you feel that you have used and developed over the semester?
5. What do you hope to improve upon next semester?