Week 2 Nervous System-Introduction
Learning Outcomes:
●Organize the NS into structural and functional divisions
●Locate and identify the cellular components of nervous tissue
●Explain the formation of the resting membrane potential and the action potential, and the
propagation of the action potential to form a nerve impulse.
●Explain the factors involved in the transmission of an action potential from one neuron to
another in the synapse.
Introduction
The nervous system is a vast network of neurons that act as a communication system
throughout the body. The structures of the nervous system include the brain, spinal cord, and
nerves. Today you will explore its organization and cellular components. You will also explore
the physiology of action potentials that allows communication via electrical impulses.
Assignment
Part 1: Complete the activities in Anatomy.TV Nervous system: Introduction, Organization,
Nervous tissue, Action Potentials, Synapses
To access Anatomy.TV: Resources tab>Library>Library Resources-Database A-
Z>Anatomy.TV>Titles(default tab): Choose Nervous system>choose assigned sections
You will work through the material and activities by scrolling down on the right. This will allow
you to see and work through all activities for that section.
Keep the lab report with you as you complete the activities to record data.
Part 2: Complete the lab report.
Nervous System Lab Report
1. List the components of the central nervous system vs the peripheral nervous system.
(1 point; ½ point each)
CNS: Central Nervous System is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
PNS: Peripheral Nervous System is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord
and then extend to all different parts of the body
