Nervous System

1. Describe the structure of a neuron.

2. Summarize the activities that generate a nerve impulse.

3. Summarize the propagation of an action potential across a neuron.

4. Describe how a nerve impulse is propagated across more than one neuron.

5. Distinguish between the central and peripheral nervous systems.

6. Distinguish between the somatic and autonomic systems.

7. Identify the regions of the brain and provide a function for each.

Senses

1. List the four types of sensory receptors and describe what each responds to.

2. State the function of each type of skin receptor.

3. Differentiate between the senses of taste and smell and describe how they interact with one another.

4. What are the five basic taste sensations?

5. Differentiate between rods and cones. What is the function of each?

6. Identify the structures of the ear that are involved in hearing and balance.

7. What is the receptor for hearing? What are the receptors for balance?