Title: (Optional) Identify the parts and functions of the nervous system.
Course: Equine Science (18104-18) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Internal Anatomy

Identification should include the function and purpose of nerves, the central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system.

Teacher Resource:

- Overview of the Nervous System, Merck Manual Veterinary Manual

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between the central and the peripheral nervous system?
- What are the major organs that make up the nervous system?
- What indicates a nervous system disease or injury in a horse?
- Why would a ‘nerve block’ be used in a pre-purchase exam, and what information does this provide about the horse?