BSci.

22-Human Anatomy and Physiology- Lecture

Module 8: Nervous System

Delivery Date: fifth week

Time required: 3 hrs

Learning objectives

At the end of the unit, the student should be able to:

1. differentiate the component structures of the nervous system in terms of descriptions and their
functions;
2. discuss the basic components of nerve pathway and their function;
3. discuss the functions of the structure different organs for special sensation;
5. diagram the process involved in the generation of membrane potentials and generation of nerve
impulse; and
7. discuss disorders of the nervous system and special senses, its prevention and care .

Topics

Unit 8- Nervous System

1. Structures of the Nervous System

2. Structure of Neuron
3. Central, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System
4. Nerve pathways
5. Special Senses
6. Disorders Associated with the Nervous System, Prevention and Care

Elicit

Please say something about Nervous System.

Engage
Is there life if you are brain dead.

Explore

Watch the video and answer the

questions.

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 The Nervous System - CrashCourse Biology #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4PPZCLnVkA

Answer please…….
1. Provide a concept map on the different component structures of the nervous system with
descriptions and function.
2. Discuss the basic components of nerve pathway and their function.
3. Differentiate the function of the divisions of the nervous system
4. Discuss the basic components of nerve pathway and their function.
5. Discuss the functions of the structures of different organs for special sensation.
6. Diagram the process involved in the generation of membrane potentials and generation of
nerve impulse;
7. Discuss disorders of the nervous system and special senses, its prevention and care .

Explain

Study the power point presentation or the reference books or

listen to the discussions online.
Powerpoint: The Muscular System
https://www.slideshare.net/angellacx/the-muscular-system-
powerpoint-presentation

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-ap1/?
fbclid=IwAR1oUggsTt0d-
sOCTq6aY301SLSkHDa7ToVnLBvZZRCE_YCPsXQqJuWCwkA

Elaborate

Explain why paralysis occur.

Evaluat
e

Please answer the quiz.

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 Extend

Why do people differ in their talents.

References

VanPutte, C. , Reagan Jennifer, Ruso Andrew. 2019. Seeley’s Essential of Anatomy and Physiology.
McGraw-Hill Education, NY

Scott, A. & Tong, E. (2014). Body Structure and Function. 12 th edition. Delmar, Cengage Learning. USA
https://www.biologycorner.com/anatomy/chap1.html

The Nervous System - CrashCourse Biology #2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4PPZCLnVkA