List the excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and describe their role in the conduction of nerve impulses.
List the excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and describe their role in the conduction of nerve impulses.
Describe the process of depolarization and repolarization of neurons.
Describe the process of depolarization and repolarization of neurons.
Differentiate between the autonomic and somatic nervous systems.
Differentiate between the autonomic and somatic nervous systems.
List and describe the 3 membraneous layers that protect the brain.
List and describe the 3 membraneous layers that protect the brain. Describe the injuries of these layers, based on the level of damage.
List the major areas/regions of the brain and provide a generalized function for each region.
List the major areas/regions of the brain and provide a generalized function for each region.
Compare and contrast the sympathetic nervous system with the parasympathetic nervous system, provide functions for each.
Compare and contrast the sympathetic nervous system with the parasympathetic nervous system, provide functions for each.
List the components of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
List the components of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Describe the functions of afferent and efferent nerves.
Describe the functions of afferent and efferent nerves.
Differentiate between white matter and gray matter.
Differentiate between white matter and gray matter.
What role does the Pituitary gland play as the control center of the brain?
What role does the Pituitary gland play as the control center of the brain?
