Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th EditionChapter 10: Nervous System I: Basic Structure and FunctionLearning Outcomes10.1 Introduction1 Describe the general functions of the nervous system. 2 Identify the two types of cells that comprise nervous tissue. 3 Identify the two major groups of nervous system organs. 10.2 General Functions of the Nervous System 4 List the functions of sensory receptors. 5 Describe how the nervous system responds to stimuli. 10.3 Description of Cells of the Nervous System 6 Describe the parts of a neuron. 7 Describe the relationships among myelin, the neurilemma, and nodes of Ranvier. 8 Distinguish between the sources of white matter and gray matter. 10.4 Classification of Cells of the Nervous System 9 Identify structural and functional differences among neurons. 10 Identify the types of neuroglia in the central nervous system and their functions. 11 Describe the role of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system. 10.5 The Synapse 12 Explain how information passes from a presynaptic neuron to a postsynaptic cell. 10.6 Cell Membrane Potential 13 Explain how a cell membrane becomes polarized. 14 Describe the events leading to and the conduction of a nerve impulse. 15 Compare nerve impulse conduction in myelinated and unmyelinated neurons. 10.7 Synaptic Transmission 16 Identify the changes in membrane potential associated with excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters. 17 Explain what prevents a postsynaptic cell from being continuously stimulated. 10.8 Impulse Processing 18 Describe the basic ways in which the nervous system processes information. |  |
