Identify structures and functions of the nervous system.

Identification should include

Process/Skill Questions:

What are the two major divisions of the nervous system? What are their components?
How would you compare the functions of the central and peripheral systems, including the autonomic nervous system?
How would you describe the structure and function of a neuron?
What is a synapse?
What are the classifications of neurons?
How would you classify the role of myelin in nerve conduction?
How would you describe the structure and functions of the spinal cord?
What is dermatome, and how can it be explained in relation to spinal cord and/or spinal nerve function?
What are the different divisions of the autonomic nervous system? What are the effects of each on the human body?
What are the different structures and functions of the brain, including the blood-brain barrier?
What are the three subdivisions of the brain stem? Where are they located? What is the function of each?
What are the names and descriptions of the three different meninges, and where are they located?
What effect does aging have on the nervous system?
What can be done to reduce the effects of aging on the nervous system?