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EXERCISE NO. 7

NERVOUS SYSTEM

GIO : To study the different parts and functions of the central and peripheral nervous system.

SIO .
A. Introduction to Nervous System

1. Describe the organization of the nervous system according to morphology

and functions.

2. Illustrate and label the component parts of a nerve cell.

3. Explain the transmission of nerve impulse.

4. Define synapse and the role of neurotransmitters.

B. Central Nervous System

1. Enumerate the embryological divisions and subdivisions of the brain.

2. Illustrate and label the different lobes of the cerebrum.

3. Enumerate the important cortical areas and their functions.

4. Describe the functions of the component parts of

diencephalon.

5. Explain the functions of he basal ganglia and its component parts.

6. Explain the functions of the cerebellum.

7. Draw and label the different parts fi the brainstem.

8. Enumerate the meninges covering the brain.

9. Trace the cerebrospinal fluid pathway.

10. Describe the spinal cord according to:

a. location

b. shape and length

c. vertebral levels of upper and lower extremities

d. distribution of gray and white matter

e. anatomical enlargements

f. features at distal end

g. attachment of spinal nerves

C. Peripheral Nervous System

1. List the 12 pairs of cranial nerves and at least one important function for each.

2. Illustrate and label the formation of spinal nerve including a X section of

spinal cord.

3. Discuss the importance of autonomic nerves system