Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Chapter 11: Nervous System II: Divisions of the Nervous System

Learning Outcomes

11.1 Introduction
         1   Describe the relationship among the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord.
11.2 Meninges
         2   Describe the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
11.3 Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid
         3   Discuss the formation and function of cerebrospinal fluid.
11.4 Spinal Cord
         4   Describe the structure of the spinal cord and its major functions.
         5   Describe a reflex arc and reflex behavior.
11.5 Brain
         6   Describe the development of the major parts of the brain and explain the functions of each part.
         7   Distinguish among motor, sensory, and association areas of the cerebral cortex.
         8   Discuss hemisphere dominance.
         9   Explain the stages in memory storage.
       10   Explain the functions of the limbic system and the reticular formation.
11.6 Peripheral Nervous System
       11   Distinguish between the major parts of the peripheral nervous system.
       12   Describe the structure of a peripheral nerve and how its fibers are classified.
       13   Identify the cranial nerves and list their major functions.
       14   Explain how spinal nerves are named and their functions.
11.7 Autonomic Nervous System
       15   Characterize the autonomic nervous system.
       16   Distinguish between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
       17   Describe a sympathetic and a parasympathetic nerve pathway.
       18   Explain how the autonomic neurotransmitters differently affect visceral effectors.
11.8 Life-Span Changes
       19   Describe aging-associated changes in the nervous system.