Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Examine the divisions of the human nervous system and the role of neurons in transmitting information. Students will explore how the central and peripheral nervous systems coordinate behaviour.
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Examine the divisions of the human nervous system and the role of neurons in transmitting information. Students will explore how the central and peripheral nervous systems coordinate behaviour.
Key Questions
- How does the nervous system organise and coordinate our responses?
- What is the role of neurotransmitters in neural communication?
- How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems differ?
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