The Human Machine · Human Systems

The Nervous System

Understanding how the brain, spinal cord, and nerves process information and coordinate responses.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do electrical impulses translate into physical movement and thought?
  2. 2What is the role of the reflex arc in protecting the body from harm?
  3. 3How do drugs and toxins interfere with neurotransmission?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Living ThingsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Biological World
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: The Human Machine
Period: Human Systems

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