Amanda Bohnert Unit: 5 Nervous System Week 16 Learning Targets/Objectives for this Unit: Organization of the Nervous System o List the general functions of the nervous system. o Explain the structural and functional classifications of the nervous system. o Define central nervous system and peripheral nervous system and list the major parts of each. Nervous Tissue: Structure and Function o State the function of neurons and neuroglia. o Describe the general structure of a neuron, and name its important anatomical regions. o Describe the composition of gray matter and white matter. o List the two major functional properties of neurons. o Classify neurons according to structure and function. o List the types of general sensory receptors and describe their functions. o Describe the events that lead to the generation of a nerve impulse and its conduction from one neuron to another. o Define reflex arc and list its elements. Central Nervous System o Identify and indicate the functions of the major regions of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, and cerebellum on a human brain model or diagram. o Name the three meningeal layers and state their functions. o Discuss the formation and function of cerebrospinal fluid and the blood-brain barrier. o Compare the signs of a CVA with those of Alzheimer's disease; of a contusion with those of a concussion. o Define EEG and explain how it evaluates neural functioning. o List two important functions of the spinal cord. o Describe spinal cord structure. Peripheral Nervous System o Describe the general structure of a nerve. o Identify the cranial nerves by number and by name, and list the major functions of each. o Describe the origin and fiber composition of (a) ventral and dorsal roots, (b) the spinal nerve proper, and (c) ventral and dorsal rami. o Discuss the distribution of the dorsal and ventral rami of spinal nerves. o Name the four major nerve plexuses, give the major nerves of each, and describe their distribution. o Identify the site of origin and explain the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. o Contrast the effect of the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions on the following organs: heart, lungs, digestive system, blood vessels. Developmental Aspects of the Nervous System o List several factors that may have harmful effects on brain development. o Briefly describe the cause, signs, and consequences of the following congenital disorders: spinabifida, anencephaly, cerebral palsy. o Explain the decline in brain size and weight that occurs with age. o Define senility and list some possible causes. Estimated Calendar: DATE LEARNING TARGET Activity 11/16 I understand how neurotransmitters effect the body Mouse Party Day 2 Activity http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/conten t/addiction/mouse/ 11/17 I understand how neurons fire and what an action potential is. Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v= OZG8M_ldA1M crash course on neurons – 11/18 11/19 11/20 Homework due 11/16 Mouse party form none Thanksgiving break! Resources needed: Mouse party small sheets for library Monday and video for Tuesday over action potentials – cover the worksheet given on action potentials a little more in depth- 25 min classes for anatomy this week. Differentiation plans: Polling and questions during video as well as grading on mouse party worksheet