Identify the parts and functions of the nervous system.

Identification should include the function and purpose of nerves, the central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What is the difference between the central and the peripheral nervous system?
• What are the major organs that make up the nervous system?
• What indicates a nervous system disease or injury in a horse?
• Why would a ‘nerve block’ be used in a pre-purchase exam, and what information does this provide about the horse?

Teacher Resource: 

• Overview of the Nervous System Links to an external site., Merck Manual Veterinary Manual