Module 13: Nervous System

Note: You will have 2 weeks to complete this module.

The nervous system is studied because the nervous system produces thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as controlling body functions. Studying the nervous system helps us shed light on what happens when disorders or diseases occur. Neurotransmitters are studied, and you will learn how they affect the body. The Central Nervous System, which consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the Peripheral Nervous System, which consists of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, will be studied.

("Brain Anatomy Striatum" by Bruce Blaus is used with a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.)

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. List the divisions of the nervous system and describe the characteristics. (CLO #1 and #2)
   
2. Describe the structure of neurons and neuroglia and the functions of their composition. (CLO #1 and #2)
   
3. Identify the source and functions of neurotransmitters. (CLO #1)
4. Identify the functions and components of the cerebrum (including lobes, fissures, sulci, cerebral cortex, and cerebral medulla), the cerebellum, the brain stem, meninges, and the limbic system.

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module 13 Introduction. (MLO #1-4)(CLO #1)
   
2. Read Chapter 15 in the textbook. (MLO 1-4)(CLO #1-4)
3. Test Your Knowledge sections are located at the end of each segment in the chapter. Answering the questions in these sections will aid in your knowledge to help you with the course. These questions will be relevant for information on testing and quizzes. (MLO #1-4)(CLO #1-4)
4. Complete the exercises in the "Practice" section at the end of the chapter. (MLO 1-4)(CLO# 1-4)
   
5. Complete the discussion activity. (MLO #1 and 4) (CLO #1-4)
6. Complete the case study exercise. (MLO # 1 and 4) (CLO #1-4)
7. Complete the quiz. (MLO #1-4)(CLO # 1-4)

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