Describe the three functions of the nervous system.

Describe the structure of a neuron and the functions of the three types of neurons.

Explain how a nerve impulse is conducted along a nerve and across a synapse.

Describe the major parts of the brain and the lobes of the cerebral cortex. State functions for each structure.

Describe in detail the structure of the spinal cord, and state its functions.

Describe the three layers of meninges, and state the functions of the meninges.

Describe the location and function of cerebrospinal fluid.

Describe the structure of a nerve, and distinguish between sensory, motor, and mixed nerves.

Name the twelve pairs of cranial nerves, and give a function for each.

Name several spinal nerves, and state the function of each.

Describe the structure of a reflex arc and the function of a reflex action.

Define and describe the autonomic nervous system.

Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions in four ways, and give examples of their respective effects on specific organs.

Describe the anatomical and physiological changes that occur in the nervous system as we age.

Describe how the nervous system works with other systems of the body to maintain homeostasis.