Review guide - Quiz 3
In preparation for the upcoming quiz, please be familiar with/know the following for
Chapter 12
-The function of the nervous system
-How the nervous system is organized in terms of major divisions and subdivisions;
the components included within these divisions
-Histologically identify the structural and functional differences between neurons and
neuroglia
-The structural and functional classifications of neurons
-Identify the major structural components of a typical neuron (a sketch may be helpful).
-The 6 types of neuroglia cells – where each is found and what each does?
-Differences between graded and action potentials (Table 12.2)
-The types of ion channels found in neurons and how they function
-Factors that contribute to establishment of resting membrane potential
-The sequence of events that occurs during an action potential (be able to recognize the
events represented graphically as well)
-How continuous and salutatory conduction of a nerve impulse differ
-Types of synapses and the events that occur at a synapse
-Difference between EPSP and IPSP and their effect on summation
-Classes of neurotransmitters and ways in which neurotransmitters can be removed from
a synapse
-Identify the types of neural circuits and their basic spatial configurations
-The steps involved in the repair process of the nervous system and under what
circumstances repair is possible
Chapter 13
-External and internal anatomy of the spinal cord (meninges, roots, ganglia; grey matter
vs. white matter, horns, columns, tracts)
-Functions of the major sensory and motor tracts of spinal cord
-General components and series of events for a reflex arc