Chapter 15 Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Blood-Brain Barrier Key Points 1. Cerebrospinal fluid has many functions. 2. Most cerebrospinal fluid is formed at the choroid plexus of the ventricles. 3. Cerebrospinal fluid flows…
Chapter 3 Introduction to the Nervous System Key Points 1. The neuron is the major functional unit of the nervous system. 2. The mammalian nervous system has two major subdivisions: the central…
Chapter 5 The Synapse Key Points 1. The anatomy of the neuromuscular junction is specialized for one-way synaptic communication. 2. An action potential on the presynaptic neuron triggers an action potential on…
Chapter 7 The Concept of a Reflex Key Points 1. A reflex arc contains five fundamental components. 2. Reflex arcs can be segmental or intersegmental. 3. Reflex arcs are widespread in the nervous…
Chapter 9 The Concept of Lower and Upper Motor Neurons and Their Malfunction Key Points 1. The lower motor neuron is classically defined as the alpha (α) motor neuron. 2. Disease of…
