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  1. List the two divisions of the nervous system.
  2. List the functions of the nervous system.
  3. Describe the two types of cells in nervous tissue.
  4. List the three types of neurons.
  5. Draw a neuron and label the three parts.
  6. Explain the function of the myelin sheath.
  7. Explain a nerve impulse, including the terms resting potential and action potential.
  8. Describe the structure and function of a synapse, including transmission across a synapse and synaptic integration.
  9. List the structures of the central nervous system.
  10. Describe the structure and function of the spinal cord.
  11. Describe the general anatomy of the brain, name the major parts, and give a function of each.
  12. Give the location and functions of the limbic system.
  13. Describe the higher mental functions of learning, memory, and language.
  14. Distinguish between spinal and cranial nerves.
  15. Describe the somatic system and list the features of a path of a spinal reflex.
  16. Describe the autonomic nervous system.
  17. Describe drug action at a synapse, and discuss the effects of alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana.
  18. Understand and use the bold-faced and italicized terms included in this chapter.





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