UNIT 10

UNIT 10: NERVOUS and SENSORY SYSTEMS

References:

Text chapters: Tortora 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Laboratory chapters: 9,10

Objectives:

Upon completion of the assigned reading, laboratory exercises and study of lecture material, the successful student should be able to:

1. Describe the organization of the nervous system identifying organs belonging to the central and peripheral divisions

2. Explain the relationship between the PNS, CNS, ANS, somatic, sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the nervous system

3. Compare the structure and function of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems

4. Describe the layers protecting the brain and spinal cord

5. Illustrate cross sectional and longitudinal spinal cord structures

6. Identify the principal sensory and motor tracts within the spinal cord

7. Describe the components of a reflex arc

8. Explain the development of the brain

9. Discuss the formation, location and function of cerebrospinal fluid

10. Explain the blood supply to the brain and the function of the blood-brain barrier

11. Describe the structures and functions associated with the brain stem, diencephalon, midbrain, reticular formation, limbic system, cerebrum and cerebellum and basal nuclei

12. Describe the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary

13. Discuss the structural and functional divisions of the pituitary and the hormones produced by each

14. Explain why the pituitary is often referred to as the "master gland"

15. Identify the 12 pairs of cranial nerves by name, number, type, location and function

16. Describe the principal sensory modalities and organs associated with each

17. Explain the structure and function of the eye as an organ of special sense

18. Explain the structure and function of the ear as an organ of special sense

19. Define and use the correct terminology associated with the nervous system

20. Discuss the effects of aging on the nervous and sensory systems