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7-Basics of the Nervous System

Updated for 2018-2019:

Integration & Coordination

Basic Structure & Function of the Nervous System

8A, 10AB, 11AD

The student will understand:

The nervous system is responsible for sensing and responding to stimuli in order to maintain homeostasis.

Multiple types of nervous system cells allow differentiation of functions.

Changes in membrane potential allows for initiation and transmission of signals.

Neural cells communicate with each other, and other types of cells, through synaptic transmission involving neurotransmitters and allowing for signal regulation.

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Unit Plan - Basics of the Nervous System

Unit Plan 2018 - Basics of NS.docx 29.82 KB (Last Modified on November 12, 2018)

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PPT - Basic Structure & Function of the Nervous System

PPT - Basics of the NS.pptx 4.04 MB (Last Modified on November 12, 2018)

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Notes - Basics of the Nervous System

Notes - Basic Structure and Function of NS.docx 1.21 MB (Last Modified on November 12, 2018)

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Quiz #1 Review - Basics of the Nervous System

Quiz 1 REVIEW- Basics of Nervous System.doc 43.5 KB (Last Modified on November 15, 2018)

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Video WS - Poison

Watch "House" Season 1 Episode 8. Answer the questions on the WS with specific details from the show.

Use the Case Study of the Poisoned Boy to complete the assignment and turn it in for EC before (not on) test day.

house season 1 episode poison.docx 16.564 KB (Last Modified on November 20, 2017)

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Case Study - Mystery of the Poisoned Boy

Must be completed & turned in with the Video WS in order to receive EC

the mystery of the poisoned boy.pdf 182.072 KB (Last Modified on November 20, 2017)

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Quiz #2 REVIEW

Quiz 2 REVIEW - NS physiology.docx 14.77 KB (Last Modified on November 24, 2018)

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Test REVIEW

Test Review.docx 16.24 KB (Last Modified on November 24, 2018)

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Related Links

Traumatic Brain Injury Information

Complete your Traumatic Brain Injury chart using the information from your Textbook (page # listed in notes) and the information from this website.

Use the definition, treatment, & prognosis sections only from the website.

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Virtual Sheep Dissection

Follow along as you complete your Sheep Brain Observation.

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Virtual Clinical Trials #3

Use this link to complete the EC worksheet

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Mouse Party activity

Fill in the chart provided as you complete the activity. You will be filling in the "action of the drug" at the synapse NOT what symptoms the person will have. Summarize & label the sketch so you can identify the drug action by words and by diagram.

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Pushing the Limits: Sight

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