Equine Physiology Workbook

10. What is a nerve? __________________________________________________________

11. Describe afferent and efferent neurons. _______________________________________

12. What are the 3 classifications of neurons? Briefly describe each. ___________________

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13. Define ganglia and nucleus . ______________________________________________________

14. What are the 3 main parts that make up the brain? ______________________________

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15. What connects the 2 cerebral hemispheres? ___________________________________

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16. What are the 4 lobes of the cerebral cortex? ___________________________________

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17. What are the ridges and grooves on the brain’s surface called? ____________________

18. Where is the reticular formation located?______________________________________

19. What is the limbic system? _________________________________________________

20. What is the arbour vitae? ___________________________________________________

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