Quiz Questions:
1. Be able to diagram and explain the basic function of a neuron.
Kandel: Chapters 2, 4
Video: Neuron Function
Video: Neuronal Firing
2. Know and explain the difference between motor neurons, sensory neurons, and interneurons.
Kandel: Chapter 2, 4
Video: Types of Neurons
Video: Types of Neurons
3. Explain how the firing of an alpha motor neuron results in the contraction of a muscle. Ensure to briefly explain the role of beta and gamma motor neurons. Include a brief summary of the descending pathway from the primary motor cortex to the alpha motor neuron.
Kandel: Chapter 34, 37
Video: Motor Neurons
Video: Descending Motor Pathways
4. Explain how the contraction of a muscle results in the firing of a 1a sensory neuron. Briefly explain the role of 1b and 1c sensory neurons as well. Include a brief summary of the ascending pathway from the 1a sensory neuron to the primary motor cortex.
Kandel: Chapter 21, 22
Video: Sensory Neurons
Video: Ascending Sensory Pathways
1. Be able to diagram and explain the basic function of a neuron.
Kandel: Chapters 2, 4
Video: Neuron Function
Video: Neuronal Firing
2. Know and explain the difference between motor neurons, sensory neurons, and interneurons.
Kandel: Chapter 2, 4
Video: Types of Neurons
Video: Types of Neurons
3. Explain how the firing of an alpha motor neuron results in the contraction of a muscle. Ensure to briefly explain the role of beta and gamma motor neurons. Include a brief summary of the descending pathway from the primary motor cortex to the alpha motor neuron.
Kandel: Chapter 34, 37
Video: Motor Neurons
Video: Descending Motor Pathways
4. Explain how the contraction of a muscle results in the firing of a 1a sensory neuron. Briefly explain the role of 1b and 1c sensory neurons as well. Include a brief summary of the ascending pathway from the 1a sensory neuron to the primary motor cortex.
Kandel: Chapter 21, 22
Video: Sensory Neurons
Video: Ascending Sensory Pathways