U6L1 - Lecture Notes - Intro to Nervous System

Unit 6 - Nervous System - Intro to Nervous System

Introduction to the Nervous System - Structure and Classification

Poll

I can name six types of neuroglia cells, and describe the functions of each.

• 0 - Clueless

• 1 - Basic Knowledge - Need some tutoring

• 2 - Advanced Knowledge - Can apply it

• 3 - Expert - Can tutor others

Poll

I can describe the general structure of a neuron.

• 0 - Clueless

• 1 - Basic Knowledge - Need some tutoring

• 2 - Advanced Knowledge - Can apply it

• 3 - Expert - Can tutor others

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the Nervous System

• Sensory Input

• Integration

• Sensory Outpout

• Motor Output

Fill in the Blanks

Nervous system is classified based on ____________ and _________.

Multiple Choice

Nerve fibers that carry information to the central nervous system

• afferent

• efferent

Multiple Select

General functions of the neuroglia are...

• Support

• Insulate

• Communicate

• Protect neurons

Multiple Select

Which of the following are support cells only found in the CNS?

• Astrocytes

• Schwann Cells

• Ependymal

• Microglia

Multiple Select

Form the myelin sheaths around nerve fibers in the PNS.

• Astrocytes

• Schwann Cells

• Ependymal

• Microglia

Multiple Choice

True or False:

Neurons may have hundreds of dendrites

• True

• False

Fill in the Blanks

Myelinated fibers (tracts) form ____ matter while unmyelinated fibers form ____ matter.

Multiple Choice

Most common neuron structure

• Unipolar

• Bipolar

• Multipolar

Multiple Choice

Rare in adults

• Unipolar

• Bipolar

• Multipolar

Poll

I can name six types of neuroglia cells, and describe the functions of each.

• 0 - Clueless

• 1 - Basic Knowledge - Need some tutoring

• 2 - Advanced Knowledge - Can apply it

• 3 - Expert - Can tutor others

Poll

I can describe the general structure of a neuron.

• 0 - Clueless

• 1 - Basic Knowledge - Need some tutoring

• 2 - Advanced Knowledge - Can apply it

• 3 - Expert - Can tutor others