1 Lectures Prepared by Dr Melchor L. Bareng, MSc., MSc., Biology Professor, Pre Medical Department, College of Medicine PowerPoint? Lecture Presentations for Biology Texila American University Chapter 3 Nervous Systems Learning Objectives: 1. Compare and contrast the nervous systems of: hydra, sea star, planarian, nematode, clam, squid, and vertebrate. 2. Distinguish between the following pairs of terms: central nervous system, peripheral nervous system; white matter, gray matter; bipolar disorder and major depression. 3. List the types of glia and their functions. 4. Compare the three divisions of the autonomic nervous system. 5. Describe the structures and functions of the following brain regions: medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, cerebellum, thalamus,