Watch the following video clip: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/4909827/#.VA5HkcJdVJI

Doctors say this man will recover with physical therapy. Using terms from our chapter, explain how this might be possible.

1. What are the nervous system, neurons, and nerves, and how do they relate to one another?

2. How do neurons use neurotransmitters to communicate with each other and with the body?

3. How do the grain and spinal cord interact, what are some misconceptions about the brain, and what is neuroplasticity?

4. How do the somatic and autonomic nervous systems allow people and animals to interact with their surroundings and control the body’s function?

5. How do the hormones released by glands interact with the nervous system and affect behavior?