Microanatomy

SPH405

SPH405 : The Class : Gross Anatomy : Microanatomy of the Nervous System

Neurological Foundations of Speech, Language and Hearing

Topic 5: Microanatomy of the Nervous System

GOAL: TO PRESENT THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NEURAL TISSUE

Objectives:

Distinguish neural tissue from other tissue types
Describe the roles of neurotransmitters in the propagation of action potentials.
Describe the general anatomy of the neuron and relate it to nervous system function.
Differentiate the functions, morphology and locations of the three types of neurons.

To complete this topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

ON-LINE LESSON: Neural Tissue

GROUP ASSIGNMENT: Group Discussion

SELF-TEST : Neurological Foundations Self Test

GAME: Play Neuroscience Hangman

Once you have completed these activities you should:

Go on to Module 3: Afferent Systems of Communication
or
Go back to Gross Anatomy of the Nervous System Structures

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