BIO-515: Exam 1

Please answer the following Short Answer questions. The Short Answers should be clear and concise to address the main points of each topic as discussed in the subsequent weeks with a minimum of 250 words. An associated diagram/graph should be drawn (student-created) or included from the internet (please include the URL) to help clarify any of your points. Utilize the checklist below to assist with completion of each essay answer:

10 points: The information was correct and the main points of the topic were explained appropriately

5 points: A personal example or an application was included which effectively helped to strengthen the topic’s points.

5 points: Inclusion of an appropriate diagram/graph to enhance the topic’s points. The diagram/graph could be student-created or an image from the internet (please include the URL).

5 points: No grammatical and/or spelling errors.

5 points: Minimum of 250 words met per Topic answer.

Short Answer

 Topic #1: 

• Explain Graded potential and Action Potentials.

Short Answer Topic #2: 

• Explain the physiology of synaptic communication between a presynaptic neuron to a      postsynaptic neuron.

Short Answer Topic #3: 

• Explain the functions of the following structures of the central nervous system: 
  • Cerebellum
  • Thalamus
  • Midbrain
  • Pons
  • Medulla Oblongata
  • Primary motor cortex
  • Primary sensory cortex

Short Answer Topic #4: 

• Define Emmetropia, myopia, hyperopia and explain corrective measures for each

Short Answer Topic #5: 

• Explain the Pathway for sound transduction 

Short Answer Topic #6: 

• Explain the function of the Vestibular apparatus with balance and acceleration.