Nervous System: Structure and Function
Students will examine the organization of the nervous system and the structure of neurons.
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Students will examine the organization of the nervous system and the structure of neurons.
Key Questions
- Explain how a simple electrical impulse translates into a complex thought or emotion.
- Differentiate between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- Analyze the specialized structures of a neuron that facilitate signal transmission.
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