7.1 Neurons & Glial Cells
Describe the anatomical organization and general functions of the nervous system
Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia in structure and function
Discuss the events that generate an action potential and the mechanism of nerve impulse transmission at the synapse
Describe the process of a neural reflex
Distinguish between neurons and neuroglia in structure and function
Discuss the events that generate an action potential and the mechanism of nerve impulse transmission at the synapse
Describe the process of a neural reflex
Take advantage of My A&P Place (also linked from the calendar page) if you need a little more help with this system.
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7.1a HHMI Neurophysiology Virtual Lab
7.1b Neurons
The anatomy theme here is primarily between the neuron and glial cells; both crucial to the health of the system and dramatically divergent in how that is carried out.
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7.2 Central Nervous System
- Name the major regions of the brain and their functions
- Locate the motor, sensory, and association areas of the cerebral cortex and discuss their functions
- Describe the meningeal layers
7.2a Playdough Brain
Exploration Objectives
7.2c Sheep Brain Dissection
Visit this interactive dissection before class.
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7.2b Central Nervous System
These notes are the basic anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, including a few diseases. Be sure and add the diagrams into your notes (not copies, your drawings).
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7.2d Brain Blog
7.3 Peripheral Nervous System
- Describe the process of a neural reflex
- Compare the autonomic nervous system with the other divisions of the nervous system: differentiate between the functions and structures of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions
- Identify the cranial nerves and each nerve’s principal function
7.3a Reaction Time
- Compare the rates sensory neurons can elicit responses via motor neurons
- Mapping density sensory neurons in the skin
7.3b Peripheral Nervous System
The PNS has several divisions -- information in vs. information out; voluntary vs. involuntary response; relaxation vs. fight/flight. This difference in activity correlates with a difference in anatomical organization.
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7.4 PowToon: Anatomy Ad
Review these simulations as needed.
- The first is review from Biology, just in case you need it; it covers membrane channels (Diffusion Lab in your Dropbox folder Assignments&Stuff).
- The other, on membrane potential, the electrochemcial gradient (polarity) for both muscles and neurons, is the lab done in class during the Muscular System, also in your Dropbox folder Assignments&Stuff.
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