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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________ Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278) Organization of the Nervous System 1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system. I) II) III) 2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________ b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________ 3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division. 4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM . 5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types: ● microglial cells: ● oligodendrocytes: ● astrocytes: ● Schwann cells: 6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures: cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!! direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!! direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!! direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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Page 1: Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278 ...€¦ · Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278) Organization of the Nervous System 1) ) List and

WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.

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WLHS/A&P/Oppelt Name______________________

Reading Guide: Chapter 7 – Nervous System (pages 226-278)

Organization of the Nervous System

1) ) List and describe the three general functions of the nervous system.

I)

II)

III)

2) a. What structures does the central nervous system include?__________________________

b. What structures does the peripheral nervous system include? _______________________

3) Compare the sensory (afferent) division and the motor (efferent) division.

4) Distinguish between the SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and the AUTONOMIC NERVOUS

SYSTEM.

5) State the function of each of the following neuroglial cell types:

● microglial cells:

● oligodendrocytes:

● astrocytes:

● Schwann cells:

6) Sketch a typical NEURON in the space below. Label the following structures:

cell body dendrites axon nodes of Ranvier

nucleus myelin axon hillock synaptic knob **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the **also, label the direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!direction of transmission of a nerve impulse!!!

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7) a) What is the purpose of MYELIN (i.e. the MYELIN SHEATH)?

b) Distinguish between WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER in the nervous system.

8) Describe the general function(s) of each of the following neuron types:

I) SENSORY NEURONS:

II) INTERNEURONS:

III) MOTOR NEURONS:

9) What does it mean to say that a cell is “POLARIZED”? How is this polarization accomplished?

10) What events occur to create an ACTION POTENTIAL?

11) What is meant by an “all-or-none” response?

12) List the events that occur at a SYNAPSE when an impulse is transmitted from neuron to

another.

13) What is a NEUROTRANSMITTER? ___________________________________________

14) What is a REFLEX?

15) List the steps/actions that occur during the “knee-jerk reflex.”

Central Nervous System

16) State the general function(s) of the three major portions of the brain:

I) CEREBRUM:

II) CEREBELLUM:

III) BRAIN STEM:

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17) State the location of the CORPUS CALLOSUM.

18) On the diagram below, label the:

CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

-frontal lobe -midbrain

-parietal lobe -pons

-temporal lobe -medulla oblongata

-occipital lobe

19) Complete the following chart of the various parts of the brain:

Region / Structure Where in the brain? Function(s)

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Midbrain

Pons

Medulla oblongata

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20) Describe the location AND functions of CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

> Location:

> Functions:

21) List 2 important functions of the spinal cord.

22) In the space below, sketch a diagram of the spinal cord. Label the following structures.

Central canal, white matter, dura mater, pia mater, dorsal root ganglion, gray matter, spinal

nerve.

Peripheral Nervous System

23) Complete the following chart comparing cranial nerves and spinal nerves.

Type of Nerve: # of pairs Originate in the: Innervate these

regions:

CRANIAL NERVES

SPINAL NERVES

24) a.Outline the functional differences between the SYMPATHETIC and the

PARASYMPATHETIC divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

b. Give an example of a situation in your life when your SYMPATHETIC division might be active.