Anatomy and Physiology: Central Nervous System

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-RCC-ANAT-C-08

In this lesson, we'll discuss the principal divisions of the nervous system. Then we'll explore the anatomical structures of the central nervous system, including neurons and neuroglia, the brainstem, diencephalon, cerebellum, and cerebrum, and the spinal cord, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.

Course Description

In this lesson, we'll discuss the principal divisions of the nervous system. Then we'll explore the anatomical structures of the central nervous system, including neurons and neuroglia, the brainstem, diencephalon, cerebellum, and cerebrum, and the spinal cord, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.

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American Health Information Management Association

0.5 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 0.5000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

0.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-ANAT-C-08

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
List the two primary divisions of the nervous system.
Identify the general components of a neuron.
Explain the concepts of resting membrane potential and action potential.
Describe how an electrical signal is conducted across a synapse.
List the principal structures of the central nervous system.
Describe the four main parts of the brain.
Outline the four lobes of the cerebrum, the three parts of the brainstem, and the two areas of the diencephalon.
Describe the features and functions of the spinal cord.
Discuss the three layers of the meninges.
Describe the location and functions of cerebrospinal fluid.
Describe how reflexes help the body maintain homeostasis.
Evaluate the functions of the four principal divisions of the brain.
State the mechanism and purpose of the blood-brain barrier.

Reviewer: Mary C. Vagula, Ph.D.

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Reviewer: Donna Massey, RN MSN

Disclosure: Donna Massey, RN MSN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Reviewer: Elisa M. Konieczko, Ph.D.

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Reviewer: Alice M. Noblin, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS

Disclosure: Alice M. Noblin, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

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The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Anatomy and Physiology: Central Nervous System

In this lesson, we'll discuss the principal divisions of the nervous system. Then we'll explore the anatomical structures of the central nervous system, including neurons and neuroglia, the brainstem, diencephalon, cerebellum, and cerebrum, and the spinal cord, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.

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American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

$ 35.0 $35.00

$35.00