Exercise 5

Abstract

Identify a "typical" multipolar neuron in the light microscope. Identify microscopic sections of ganglia and be able to distinguish between craniospinal ganglia and autonomic ganglia Identify microscopically the supporting cells of nervous tissue. . Identify the different regions of the spinal cord in the light microscope. Identify microscopic sections of peripheral nerves. . Identify a neuromuscular junction in a microscopic preparation. Identify in microscopic preparations the axon, the myelin sheath, and the Schwann cell sheath. Identify selected receptors such as: a) Pacinian corpuscles; and b) neuromuscular spindles. Identify the various layers and components of the cerebellum. Identify the six layers of the cerebral cortex.