The Human Machine · Human Systems
The Nervous System
Understanding how the brain, spinal cord, and nerves process information and coordinate responses.
Key Questions
- 1How do electrical impulses translate into physical movement and thought?
- 2What is the role of the reflex arc in protecting the body from harm?
- 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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