Question 1 You must do this Question. Describe how one neuron communicates with another neuron. This should include the events that are occur in the pre-synaptic neuron from the dendrites to the ter

Question 1 

 You must do this Question.

Describe how one neuron communicates with another neuron. This should include the events that are occur in the pre-synaptic neuron from the dendrites to the terminal end and it should also include the events that occur at the terminal end through to the reception of the signal on the post-synatic neuron.

Question 2 

You must do this Question.

There are 7 natural protections of the brain. What are those natural protections and how do they protect?

Select from the questions below 2 additional essays and put the answers in Essay 3 area and Essay 4 area.  You will therefore be doing 4 total essays for each essay test.

3. Provide a historical sketch of some of the major advances in understanding the organization of the human brain that took place during the 1800s. Be sure to use names of individuals when appropriate and put in some detail.

 4. Define the ideas of neuro-plasticity and neuro-economics as we will apply these terms throughout the semester's study.

 5. Describe the three main structural components and four functional components for a typical neuron.

 6. Give a full description of the physical and functional layout of the spinal cord including the segmentation and sensory/motor roots.

 7. Give an account of the ways in which neurons may be categorized both functionally and structurally.

 8. What are glial cells? Name four types of glial cells, and describe how each aids the neurons. Put in a little detail.

9. Explain the role of gene expression in the development and life of the organism. Is gene expression seen throughout the life of the human?