It Takes a Lot of Nerve
A Two-Level Case Study Design to Teach the Physiology of the Nervous System
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Abstract
In this two-part case study on the nervous system, students learn about neural pathways. The case scenarios are drawn from real life and require students to explain the physiological mechanisms at work. The first scenario is designed for freshmen level students while the second is for senior biology majors and graduate students.
Objectives
- Demonstrate that neural pathways are linear and traceable.
- Enumerate some of the neural pathways involved in balance.
Keywords
Nervous system; neuron; sensory receptor; neural pathway; effector pathway; spinocerebellar tract; vestibulospinal tract; corticospinal tract; reflex; spinal cordTopical Areas
N/AEducational Level
Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper divisionFormat
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DiscussionLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Physiology | Biology (General) | Neuroscience |
Date Posted
03/29/02Teaching Notes
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