9.1 Introduction
1. Distinguish between the two types of cells that compose nervous tissue.
2. Name the two major groups of nervous system organs.

9.2 General Functions of the Nervous System
3. Explain the general functions of the nervous system.

9.3 Neuroglia
4. State the functions of neuroglia in the central nervous system.
5. Distinguish among the types of neuroglia in the central nervous system.
6. Describe the Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system.

9.4 Neurons
7. Describe the general structure of a neuron.
8. Explain how differences in structure and function are used to classify neurons.

9.5 The Synapse
9. Explain how information passes from one neuron to another.

9.6 Cell Membrane Potential
10. Explain how a membrane becomes polarized.
11. Describe the events that lead to the generation of an action potential.

9.7 Nerve Impulses
12. Compare nerve impulse conduction in myelinated and unmyelinated neurons.

9.8 Synaptic Transmission
13. Identify the changes in membrane potential associated with excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.

9.9 Impulse Processing
14. Describe the general ways in which the nervous system processes information.

9.10 Types of Nerves
15. Describe how peripheral nerves are classified.

9.11 Nerve Pathways
16. Describe the function of each part of a reflex arc, and name two reflex examples.

9.12 Meninges
17. Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.

9.13 Spinal Cord
18. Describe the structure of the spinal cord and its major functions.

9.14 Brain
19. Name the major parts and functions of the brain.
20. Distinguish among motor, sensory, and association areas of the cerebral cortex.
21. Describe the location, formation, and function of cerebrospinal fluid.

9.15 Peripheral Nervous System
22. List the major parts of the peripheral nervous system.
23. Name the cranial nerves, and list their major functions.
24. Describe the structure of a spinal nerve.

9.16 Autonomic Nervous System
25. Describe the functions of the autonomic nervous system.
26. Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
27. Describe a sympathetic and a parasympathetic nerve pathway.