Question 1: Briefly explain the relationship and functions of the components of the nervous system to include the CNS, PNS, sensory division, motor division, somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
Question 2: Give the location and function of the neuroglial cells of both the CNS and PNS (be sure to indicate if they belong to the CNS or PNS)
Question 3: Identify what a neuron is and describe its important structural components
Question 4: Differentiate between tracts and nerves as well as nuclei and ganglia
Question 5: Describe neurons based on their structural and functional classifications
Question 6: List and describe the three main types of gated channels.
Question 7: Contrast depolarization, hyperpolarization and repolarization.
Question 8: Compare and contrast a grade potential vs. an action potential.
Question 9: Describe what resting membrane potential is and what Na+ and K+ leakage channels have to do with this, also what role does the Na+/K+ pump play in helping to maintain the resting membrane potential
Question 10: Briefly describe how an action potential is generated and propagated along a neuron
Question 11: Differentiate between absolute refractory period and relative refractory period
Question 12: Differentiate between pre and post-synaptic neurons and explain why a second AP cannot be sent during absolute refraction but can occur during relative refraction
Question 13: Explain saltatory propagation and what glial cells are involved in the process.
Question 14: Differentiate between an excitatory and inhibitory synapse.