Biology 463 -Neurobiology
Review Sheet - Examination #1
Winter 2014
Lange
The following are some suggestions as to topics to spend time studying. This list or any list like it cannot
be expected to cover each and every topic possible for the upcoming exam. However, it should give you
a reasonable idea as to the breadth of material. My suggestion is to use this list as a way to help you
organize your notes and your reading. “***” indicates material not covered in lecture that you need to
read independently in your text.
Chapter 1
What is neurobiology?
general characteristics of the nervous system
comparison of the neuron to the stereotypical
cell
How is a neuron both an electrical message
device and a chemical message
device?
levels of organization in the nervous system
history of neuroscience as a new discipline
The Society for Neuroscience
early indications of the study of the brain
key historical scientists involved in the studyof
the brain.... Galen, Vesalius, etc.
the various theories of the function of the
brain proposed by the various
historical figures
ventricles... function and use
phrenology... what is it, what is its use in
neuroscience?
Benjamin Franklin’s role in neuroscience
Charles Darwin’s role in neuroscience
theories about how neurons functioned to
carry messages
***levels of analysis in neuroscience today
***Table 1.1... Medical Specialists associated
with the nervous system
***Table 1.2 Experimental Neuroscientists
meaning of figure 1.16
neuroscience today
the lecture example of how abnormal
quantity and quality of dendritic
spines can affect NS function (also see
text)
accessory cells of the nervous system
Chapter 3
the reflex arc... how it works, what is its use?
polarity... importance in neuron function
***The Nernst Equation (Box 3.2)... what it is
used for, the meaning of the
information
***The Goldman Equation (Box 3.3... what is it
used for... the meaning of the
information
how the movement of ions is regulated by
the neuron and the neuronal
membranes
definitions of various mathematical
terms for discussing electricity and
electrical charge
chemicals important for message transport in a
neuron
structure of the phosopholipid bilayer
proteins... structure, function, their roles in
the neuron
the ion channel, the ion pump
methods of movement across a membrane
Chapter 2
Nissl... discoveries by and significance
Golgi... discoveries by and significance
***Gene Expression (Box 2.2)
***TAU (Box 2.3)
basic parts of the neuron
Cajal... importance in neuroscience
the synapse... its role... how it functions
classification of neurons based upon cell
body orientation
classification of neurons based upon
dendritic structure
The Node of Ranvier.... use
the types of microscopy relevant to
Additional Material
From the article:
Izumi et.al. Neuroexcitatory Actions ofTamiflu
Read this article and:
understand the basic goals of the experiment
identify the hypothesis being
tested...what are the various theories
what data did the author obtain?
what are the author’s conclusions?
Basic Neuroanatomy
know structures and functions discussed in
lecture
be sure to bring colored pencils for the exam