Impulse Transmission Through Neurons [Timed]

A simulation where learners trace the path of an electrical impulse through a neuron, observing depolarization, synaptic transmission, and neurotransmitter release to understand how signals travel within the nervous system.

Category: Biology
Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Timed
Standards: NGSS Life Science
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to describe the sequence of key events (depolarization, synaptic transmission, and neurotransmitter release) that constitute the transmission of an electrical impulse through a neuron.
Students will be able to trace the pathway of an electrical impulse from its initiation to its transfer across a synapse, identifying the specific neuron structures involved.
Students will be able to analyze the impact of neurotransmitter release on the postsynaptic neuron, explaining how it contributes to signal propagation within the nervous system.

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Impulse Transmission Through Neurons Quiz

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Impulse Transmission Through Neurons Discussion

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