Nerve Impulse Transmission
Students will investigate the transmission of nerve impulses along neurons and across synapses.
Key Questions
- Explain the process of action potential generation and propagation.
- Analyze how neurotoxins disrupt the communication between neurons at the synapse.
- Predict the effect of a blocked neurotransmitter receptor on nervous system function.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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