Anat-Phys Quarter 3: Weeks 7-9

March11-29, 2013

DATE / IN CLASS / HOMEWORK
Tuesday
(7,8; 95 min.)
3/12/13 / Neuron anatomy and physiology
* What are the functions of the nervous system? How does the anatomy of a neuron allow it to send electrical signals? / 1. Ch 35.4 Notes
DUE: M3/18
2. William and Mary
DUE: W 10/20
*Qtr 3 Deadline: 2:15pm 3/21
Monday
(7,8; 95 min.)
3/18/13 / Organization of the Nervous System
Neuron Structure and Function
* How does the organization of the nervous system and brain allow it to coordinate the actions of the body? / 1. Ch 35.5 Notes
DUE: W3/20
2. William and Mary
DUE: W 10/20
*Qtr 3 Deadline: 2:15pm 3/21

Wednesday

(7,8; 80 min.)
3/20/13 / Nervous System: Drugs
* How do different classes of drugs affect the brain and nervous system? / 1. WebQuest: Drugs & Addiction
DUE:F3/22

Friday

(7,8;95 min.)
3/22/13 / Nervous System: Drugs
* How do drugs affect normal neuron function? What causes addiction? / 1.Body Book: Nervous System
DUE: M-Th 3/25-28
3. Check for Understanding
DUE: M-Th 3/25-28

Monday-Thursday

(7,8;75 min.)
3/25-28/13 / Check for Understanding: Nervous System
* Demonstration of Understanding / 1. Diagnosis Diabetes PreLab
DUE:F3/29

Friday

(7,8; 45 min.)
3/29/13 / Endocrine System: Diagnosing Diabetes
* How do hormones create effects in cells and regulate homeostasis? / 1. BiologyCh 39.1-2 Notes + SA
DUE: T 4/2
1. Diagnosis Diabetes PostLab
DUE:T 4/2

Knowledge

Functions of the nervous system

Neuron anatomy

  • Dendrites
  • Cell body
  • Axon
  • Myelin sheath
  • Nodes of Ranvier
  • Axon terminals

Nerve Impulses

  • Resting potential
  • Roles of sodium and potassium
  • Action potential
  • Threshold
  • All or none principle

Synapse

  • Neurotransmitters
  • acetylcholine

Central nervous system

  • Meninges
  • Cerebrospinal fluid

Brain

  • Cerebrum
  • Cerebellum
  • Brain stem
  • Thalamus
  • Hypothalamus
  • Lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal

Peripheral nervous system

  • Somatic system
  • Autonomic
  • Sympathetic
  • parasympathetic

Receptors and the senses

  • Types of receptors
  • Vision
  • Hearing and balance
  • Touch and related senses
  • Smell and taste

Drugs and the brain

  • Stimulants
  • Depressants
  • Cocaine
  • Opiates
  • Marijuana
  • alcohol

Skills:

Vocabulary and study skills

Analyzing and discussing text

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