Nervous System Lessons

In this lesson you will learn about

1. Watch this video to learn about the synapse, which is the space between neurons. Learn what happens to pass an action potential from one neuron to the next. 

2. Once you've watched the video answer the questions from this document. These questions will help make sure that you correctly understand the information from the lesson.

3. Read Chapter 11 pages 378-383 from the textbook for a deeper understanding of this material. Make sure to pay attention to the reading on acetylcholine and cholinesterase, on page 380-381. You have to know this!

This PowerPoint outlines all the main points that you need to know from this lesson. You can use this PowerPoint as a review when you revisit this information at a later date.

4. Complete the mouse party assignment.

Self Assessment Section. Have you come away from the lesson knowing all of the things that you need to know?

i) I can define these words

synapse, neuromuscular junction, neurotransmitters, acetylcholine, cholinesterase, endorphins

ii) I can describe the process of an action potential crossing the synapse between two neurons.