Neuron Signal Transmission Sequence Diagram
Name:___________
Date:_______
Period:_____
Standard(s):
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BI9. a. Students know how the complementary activity of major body systems provides
cells with oxygen and nutrients and removes toxic waste products such as carbon
dioxide.
 BI9. b. Students know how the nervous system mediates communication between
different parts of the body and the body’s interactions with the environment.
 BI9. d. Students know the functions of the nervous system and the role of neurons in
transmitting electrochemical impulses.
Directions:
Link:
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/bio_09/book_home.htm?state=CA
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Right click on the link above and then click open hyperlink.
When the website is opened in your browser click on Animated Biology.
Click on the on the far left-hand side of the screen on Unit 9: Human Biology.
Then click on Chapter 29: Nerve Impulse Transmission.
Observe the animations of signal transmission between neurons.
Complete a sequence diagram showing how signals are sent between neurons.
Neuron is stimulated