Understanding nerve structure and function allows students to begin making connections between major brain regions and the associated areas of the body that they control, enabling them to understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases and their impact on organ systems. Understanding nerve function allows students to identify disruptions in normal neuronal communication and disease mechanisms. The brain has been extensively studied but still remains one of the least understood regions of the human body.

Objectives:

1. Describe the characteristics and function of neurons and neuroglia.
2. Explain the role of myelin in saltatory conduction.
3. Describe the process of and factors involved in synaptic communication.
4. Describe spinal reflexes.
5. Describe the functions of the cranial meninges.
6. Describe the production and flow of cerebral spinal fluid.
7. Describe the structure and function of the blood brain barrier.
8. Describe the functions of the major components of the brain and spinal cord.

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