Transcript Nervous System Quiz #1

Nervous System
Quiz
25 points
8 questions
Content to study…
• Divisions of Nervous System
– Look at flow charts and notes to help
you organize the different divisions
• Central NS vs. Peripheral NS
• Autonomic vs. Somatic
• Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
• Not only different divisions, but
components of the divisions and
functions of each division!
Content to study…
• On “To Know” list you should be able
to name some of the cranial
nerves…not identify them on a
picture, but list a few.
• Explain functions/purpose of each of
the types of neurons
– Efferent
– Afferent
– Interneurons
Content to study…
• You will be asked to DRAW two
neurons and label key features. You
will also have to indicate the direction
of flow of the nerve impulse. Look at
your notes and your text for sample
diagrams
– Be sure to draw TWO neurons and
indicate how the impulse will cross the
synaptic cleft at the end of neuron #1 to
get to neuron #2
Content to study…
• Pathways for reflex arcs both two
and three neuron arcs—be able
to tell me the path way that
reflexes travel and examples of
each type.
• Main functions of spinal cord
• Be able to describe how/why
nerve cells are amitotic.