Module 5: Nervous System

This module will cover the medical terminology of the nervous system and introduce the anatomy of this ​system to gain a better understanding of the words and their parts. The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord in the central nervous system, and the cranial and spinal nerves of the peripheral nervous system. ​The function of the nervous system is to control and regulate all other body systems, maintaining the delicate balance that keeps the body alive. The terms learned here will be useful in many future career paths, such as medicine, nursing, psychiatry, and pharmacology. The senses (Chapter 15) are an extension of the nervous system, and the endocrine system (Chapter 6) assists the nervous system to control and regulate body functions, so some of the terms studied in this chapter may also appear in those chapters as well. 

1. Identify the anatomy of the nervous system. (Course Objective 3)
2. Describe the main functions of the nervous system. (Course Objective 3)
3. Spell the medical terms related to the nervous system and use correct abbreviations. (Course Objectives 2 & 4)
4. Pronounce the medical terms related to the nervous system. (Course Objective 2)
   
5. Identify the medical specialties associated with the nervous system. (Course Objectives 3 & 5)
6. Discuss and describe common diseases, disorders, and procedures related to the nervous system. (Course Objectives 3 & 5)

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module 5 Introduction
2. Read Chapter 5, "Nervous System" from the Medical Terminology textbook.
3. Complete the Practice Activities. (Note: To receive a grade for this, you must click the "Practice Activities" link below.)
4. Add your initial posts and responses to the Module 5 Discussion.
5. Complete the Module 5 Pronunciation Exercise.
   
6. Complete the Module 5 Quiz.