Chapter 12| The Nervous System
- How are neurons similar to other cells? How are they unique?
- Multiple sclerosis causes demyelination of axons in the brain and spinal cord. Why is this problematic?
- How does myelin aid propagation of an action potential along an axon? How do the nodes of Ranvier help this process?
- What are the main steps in chemical neurotransmission?
- What methods can be used to determine the function of a particular brain region?
- What are the main functions of the spinal cord?
- What are the main differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system?
- What are the main functions of the sensory-somatic nervous system?
- What are the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
- What are possible treatments for patients with major depression?
