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    3. Lesson 4.2 - Nerves & Nerve Signals

    Lesson 4.2 - Nerves & Nerve Signals

    • Lesson 4.2 - Nerves & Nerve Signals

      Lesson 4.2 - Nerves & Nerve Signals

      Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to...

      1. describe an action potential and how it works.
      2. explain the effects of various drugs on the nervous system.
      Specific Expectations: 
      NELSON Text: Section 11.1 (Pg 516-518, 520) & Section 11.2

      Tasks: 
      1. Watch Nerves & Reflexes Video Lesson (11:08 min) and complete Nerves Cells and Reflexes Note.
      2. Watch Synaptic Transmission & Summation Video Lesson (10:22 min) and complete Synaptic Transmission and Summation Note.
      3. Watch Electrochemical Impulse: Action Potential Video Lesson (10:38 min) and complete Action Potential Note.
      4. Read Section 11.1 (Pg 516-518, 520) & Section 11.2 in the textbook and supplement your notes.
      5. Complete the following virtual labs and simulations:
        • Virtual Reflex Lab
        • Mouse Party Simulation
        • Neuron Simulation
      6. Submit all work to dropbox.
      7. Check answers and review as necessary
      8. Complete the following for extra practice:
        • Neuron Diagram Quizlet
        • Neuron Label
        • Action Potential Quizlet




      •  Nerve cells and reflexes note File
      •  Action potential nt q4 File
      •  Synaptic transmission and summation note File
      •  Virtual reflex lab File
      •  Mouse party simulation File
      •  Neuron simulation File
      •  Dropbox Assignment
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