Nervous System

Important Concepts

1. Able to describe the anatomy of neuron and nerve using diagrams.
2. Know the basic anatomical brain structure and spinal cord.
3. Understand the reflex arc from the sensory afferent nerve fibres, through the spinal cord to the efferent nerve fibre.
4. Understand the mechanism of nerve impulse.
5. Understand the major anatomical structures of  brain and meninges.
6. Understand the transmission of an impulse across the synapse.
7. Able to describe the formation and flow of cerebrospinal fluid from its origin.
8. Name and describe the cranial nerves.
9. Understand the autonomic nervous system.