What This Document Is
This document is a lab guide for Week Two of Chamberlain University’s Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOS 252) course, specifically focused on the nervous system. It outlines a lab assignment centered around exploring the structure and function of nervous tissue, action potentials, and synaptic transmission. The guide includes a lab report component with questions designed to assess understanding of key concepts.
Why This Document Matters
This lab guide is essential for students enrolled in BIOS 252 who need to complete the practical component of their nervous system studies. It bridges theoretical knowledge with hands-on exploration using Anatomy.TV, a virtual anatomy resource. Successful completion of this lab will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of how the nervous system functions, which is foundational for further study in physiology and related health sciences. It’s used *during* the lab session and as a reference when completing the associated lab report.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document serves as a guide and does not *teach* the underlying concepts of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Students are expected to have a foundational understanding of these topics from lectures and readings. The lab guide directs you to Anatomy.TV, requiring independent exploration and data recording. It does not provide answers or detailed explanations of complex processes – it assesses your ability to *apply* knowledge.
What This Document Provides
This lab guide includes:
* Learning outcomes for the week’s lab.
* Instructions for accessing and navigating Anatomy.TV for the assigned sections (Nervous system: Introduction, Organization, Nervous tissue, Action Potentials, Synapses).
* A lab report with questions covering:
* Components of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
* Comparison of somatic, autonomic, and enteric nervous systems.
* Neuron labeling (axon, hillock, myelin sheath, soma, dendrites).
* Phases of an action potential (depolarization, repolarization, hyperpolarization).
* The function of myelin and neuroglia.
This preview *does not* include access to Anatomy.TV, completed lab report answers, or in-depth explanations of the physiological processes. It only outlines the structure and requirements of the lab assignment.
