Equine Physiology Workbook

CHAPTER 6 REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the structural and functional divisions of the nervous system?

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2. What are the 3 main functions of the nervous system? ___________________________

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3. Draw and label the common parts of a neuron.

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4. What are the 6 types of neuroglia and briefly describe each. _______________________

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5. What is a myelin sheath? What is its function? __________________________________

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6. How is a myelin sheath formed around an axon? ________________________________

7. What is the neurolemma? __________________________________________________

8. What are the 3 layers of a nerve? ____________________________________________

9. What is a tract? __________________________________________________________

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