After reading this chapter, you will be able to

2.1 Identify the cells of the nervous system.
2.2 Name the structures of neurons.
2.3 Compare the functions of sensory, motor, and interneurons.
2.4 Understand the roles of different types of glial cell.
2.5 Explain the roles of ions and the cell membrane in nervous system communication.
2.6 Explain how neurotransmitters are involved in communication between neural cells.
2.7 Discuss how neurons work together to generate your experiences of the world.
2.8 Illustrate the ways in which excitation and inhibition are important to the functioning of the nervous system.