Title: Identify the major structures and functions of the nervous system.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Disorders

Identification should include

- the names and locations of the major structures of the system
- the basic functions of the system
- the basic function of each structure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the two major divisions of the nervous system? What are their components?
- How would you compare and contrast the functions of the central and peripheral systems, including the autonomic nervous system?
- What is a nerve cell?
- What is a synapse?
- What is a neurotransmitter?