Identification should include the function and purpose of nerves, the central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system.
Teacher Resource:
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between the central and the peripheral nervous system?
- What are the major organs that make up the nervous system?
- What indicates a nervous system disease or injury in a horse?
- Why would a ‘nerve block’ be used in a pre-purchase exam, and what information does this provide about the horse?