The Brain and Senses
Biology · JC 2 · Physiology and Internal Regulation · Semester 2

The Brain and Senses

Students will explore the major regions of the brain and their functions, as well as the five senses.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Nervous System and Coordination - Sec 3

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Students will explore the major regions of the brain and their functions, as well as the five senses.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the physiological consequences of neuroplasticity on learning and memory.
  2. Explain how different parts of the brain coordinate complex behaviors.
  3. Compare the mechanisms by which different sensory organs detect stimuli.

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