Module 1 Lesson 7 - 1

Get Focused

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This lesson concerns events that occur in the synaptic gap. You will examine how neurons communicate with each other and with muscles. These events can be affected by many substances, such as coffee, energy drinks, alcohol, and anaesthetics. They can be affected by disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

In this lesson, you will investigate the following focusing questions:

• How do the anatomy and function of the synaptic gap and neuromuscular junction facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses between neurons and between neurons and effectors?
  
  
• How do chemicals taken into our bodies and disorders such as Parkinson's disease compromise synaptic transmission?