Exam #4 - Study Guide - Fall 2011

Exam Date & Start Times:	1 Nov 2011
	7:40AM Lab section - Exam begins at 8:30am (please arrive 5 minutes prior)
	12:50PM Lab section - Exam begins at 12:55pm (please arrive 5 minutes prior)

Bring to each lab exam:

1. #2 pencils,
2. large eraser,
3. scantron #882

All other materials must be put away (i.e. in cabinets or at the front or side of the room).  Test forms and other materials will be provided as necessary.

Exam Format:

The exam is worth 125 points and consists of a mix of true/false, multiple choice, short answer and fill-in identification questions (with displays at multiple stations that you will need to be able to identify, name, describe and/or explain). Remember that the exam will cover all material from BOTH the lecture and the lab. You will have up to 2 hours (if needed) to complete the exam so their should not be any time pressure. Note that once the exam begins you will not be able to leave and return (please visit the rest room prior to test time).

How to study:

Identification of  structures on cadavers and other specimens (also on models and diagrams) and under the microscope will be emphasized. You should also be prepared to answer general questions about these systems (i.e. general functions, cellular structure, organization etc.). Use your notes and the lab manual as your guide to the material you need to know. All of the information presented in the lab manual is important (unless specifically noted otherwise). Terms that are underlined are particularly important, you should be able to identify, describe, explain and/or define them.

Although you should have a clear understanding of all the material covered in all lectures and labs the exam will be more heavily weighted towards certain topics. Below is a partial list of topics that are sure to be on the test (use this list with caution, the italicized  lists are intended as a general guide only).

I. Nervous System: General & Histology  (~25%)

• describe the major anatomical and functional divisions of the nervous system
• describe and identify the different types of neurons and neuroglial cells
• describe and identify the parts of a neuron (including functional characteristics)

II. Nervous System: Brain, Brain Stem & Cranial Nerves (~35%)

• identify all of the brain structures listed in lab 8.0
• identify and describe the function of the cranial nerves
• describe the organization of the ventricles and meninges (compare to spinal cord)

III. Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nervous System  (~15%)

• describe and identify the longitudinal and cross sectional anatomy of the spinal cord
• describe the structure, arrangement and divisions of the peripheral nerves
• describe the course of sensory, somatic motor and autonomic neural pathways

IV. Sensory System - General Senses (~10%)

• describe the various ways the sensory system can be subcategorized
• describe and identify the receptors for touch on slides or diagrams
• describe the receptors associated with proprioception

V. Sensory System - Special Senses (~20%)

• identify anatomical structures of the eye & ear on models, diagrams and microscope (possibly on dissected specimens)
• describe the functional significance of anatomical structures of the special senses

Note: The amount of time you spend in the lab working hands on with the material will directly effect your understanding of anatomy. Rooms are available in the SM building (SM 55F - biology study room, SM 5 - math resource center), the library and in the Fox building for group study. Use your lecture and lab notes along with your handouts as your guide. Use the text and other resources (i.e. study guide, web links, coloring books, video etc.) as references, and practice by answering the questions in the lab manual and in the text. There is a lot to learn in this class, take advantage of the resources available to you, do all your reading, review your notes, form a study group, and ask questions. Remember, studying is work, but it should also be interesting. I hope you are enjoying what you are learning. You will learn a lot in this course!