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Objectives:
● Identify the four main parts of a neuron.
● Name the two main divisions of the nervous system.
● Describe the function of each of the five main parts of the brain.
● Explain three functions of the spinal cord.
● Name the three meninges.
● Contrast the actions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
● Describe the diseases of the nervous system.
● Define, pronounce, and spell all key terms.
1. Definition of the nervous system:
2. The basic structural unit of the nervous system is ________________________.
3. What are the parts of the neuron? Draw a picture and label with a brief description of
each part the picture.
4. Explain afferent, efferent and associative nerves.
5. The two main divisions of the nervous system is the
____________________________ and the _______________________________.
6. What the does the CNS and PNS consist of?
7. What is the somatic nervous system?
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8. What is the autonomic nervous system?
Central Nervous System:
9. What is the brain? What are the two parts and how are they connected?
10. Summarize the main parts of the brain:
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Diencephalon
D. Midbrain
E. Pons
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F. Medulla Oblongata
G. Spinal Cord
H. Meninges
I. Ventricles
J. Cerebrospinal fluid
Peripheral Nervous System:
11. Explain the somatic nervous system?
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12, What is the purpose of the cranial nerves?
13. What is the purpose of the spinal nerves?
14. What is the autonomic nervous system?
15. Explain the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous
system.
16. What is fight or flight? How does it relate to the autonomic nervous system?
Disease/ Disorders:
17. Provide an explanation of the following disease or disorders. If a friend was to ask
you what the condition was how would you explain it? (summarize in your own words)
A. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
B. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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C. Cerebral Palsy
D. Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
E. Encephalitis
F. Epilepsy
G. Hydrocephalus
H. Meningitis
I. Multiple Sclerosis
J. Neuralgia
K. Paralysis
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L. Parkinson’s Disease
M. Shingles
N. Dementia
O. Alzheimer Disease
Color the following diagram, label each part and provide a brief description of each part
of the neuron.
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Using the following diagram, draw in the central and peripheral nervous system. Choose
two colors and draw each in separate colors. Label the sensory, motor, afferent and
efferent nerves. Label where you find the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves.
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Using the following diagram color each main part of the brain, label each of the main
part of the brain, and provide a list of function for each part of the brain. Should include:
Cerebrum (parietal, temporal, frontal, occipital), Cerebellum, Brainstem (midbrain, pons,
medulla oblongata).
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