NURSING 441 NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2023

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NURSING 441 NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2023 Theme UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONS AND MALFUNCTIONS TOPIC Understanding how my body is able to respond to internal and ex... ternal stimuli Sub-topics Nervous system BROAD OBJECTIVE  By the end of the topic students should demonstrate understanding of the structures, functions, malfunctions and aging process of the nervous system Key Competencies  Understanding of basic terminologies as used in nervous system  Understanding the structural and functional organization of the nervous system.  Understand the structures and functions of various components of the Nervous system.  Describe embryological development of the nervous system  Understand how action potential is generated and transmitted within the system  Understand common malfunctions associated with nervous system Learning Process 1. Pre-test 2. Introductory lecture (virtual) 3. Group discussion and individual study 4. Tutorials 5. Intermediate lecture (if found necessary) and 6. Plenary Study Questions 1) Define the following as used in nervous system: a. Nervous system b. Nerves c. Neuron d. Neuroglia e. Synapse f. Reflex g. Neurotransmitters h. Action potential 2) Explain the structural and functional classification of the nervous system 3) What is the structural and functional classification of the Nerve cells? 4) A nerve cells requires the support of other cells to function a) Name the various cells of support found in the nervous system b) What are their respective role in offering support? 5) Highlight the major parts of the brain and the spinal cord and their function. 6) Outline the coverings of the brain and the spinal cord. 7) The nervous system requires constant supply of nutrients and removal of waste products to function efficiently. a) How do nutrients reach the brain? b) How are waste products carried away from the brain? c) Outline the components of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) 8) Explain the formation and the flow of the cerebral spinal fluid. 9) Outline events in generation and propagation of a nervous impulse. 10) Regarding the synapse in the nervous system a) Name the components of a synaptic junction b) Highlight types of neural junction c) Describe the propagation of a nerve impulse across synaptic junction 11) Briefly explain the embryological development of the nervous system 12) Outline the effects of aging on the nervous system 13) Identify any disorders of the the nervous system. [Show More]

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