1. Review of human biology and pathophysiology of the nervous system

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the session, students will be able to:

• outline the organisation of the nervous system.
• describe the structure of a neuron.
• describe how an impulse is conducted across a synapse.
• describe the structure and function of the brain.
• list the twelve (12) cranial nerves and state their functions.
• describe the structure of a spinal nerve. 
• distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions  of the autonomous nervous systems in terms of structure, function and neurotransmitters involved.
• distinguish between the somatosensory and somatomotor systems in terms of structure and function.
• list the five (5) basic components of a reflex arc.

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Learning Activities