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After completing Chapter 27, you will be able to:
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27.1 Explain the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. |
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27.2 Describe the functions of the nervous system. |
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27.3 Describe the structure of a neuron. |
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27.4 Describe the function of a nerve impulse and how a nerve impulse is created. |
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27.5 Describe the structure and function of a synapse. |
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27.6 Describe the function of the blood-brain barrier. |
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27.7 Describe the structure and functions of meninges. |
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27.8 Describe the structure and functions of the spinal cord. |
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27.9 Define reflex and list the parts of a reflex arc. |
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27.10 List the major divisions of the brain and give the general functions of each. |
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27.11 Describe the differences between the somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system. |
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27.12 Explain the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system. |
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27.13 Explain the functions of the cranial and spinal nerves. |
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27.14 Describe the location and function of cerebrospinal fluid. |
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27.15 Describe various disorders of the nervous system and how they are diagnosed and treated. |