Nervous System Review
Use your notes and the book to work through the Nervous System review questions.
What is the long skinny part of a neuron called?
Where does an action potential start?
What does an axon do?
What does the autonomic nervous system control?
What does the peripheral nervous system do?
What are Schwann cells?
What structure functions in protecting the axon and electrically insulating fibers from one another?
What structures make up the central nervous system?
What are neurotransmitters and what do they do?
What is the sequence of the phases of an action potential?
Define depolarization.
What is resting potential in mV?
What is the threshold of an action potential?
What is hyperpolarization?
What is considered the "feel good" neurotransmitter?
Describe the role of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining resting potential.
What are the subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system?
Which system is considered to be the "fight or flight" division of your autonomic nervous system?