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| Biology Animations | ||
| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) | ||
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| Nervous System – Sight | ||
| Interactive animation of how we see. ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/sight/sight_animation.shtml ) | ||
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| Nervous System Notes | ||
| Support material, animations, quizzes, and other material about the nervous system. ( http://www.biologymad.com/master.html?http://www.biologymad.com/NervousSystem/NervousSyst... ) | ||
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| Page 378 View an on-line animation of neural impulse propagation. In what way is a neural impulse like a wave? | ||
| Action Potential | ||
| Diagram and description of an action potential. ( http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_gbio/folder_structure/an/m2/s3/index.htm ) | ||
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| The Nervous System | ||
| Various art, activities, animations, and tutorials about the nervous system. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070271348/student_view0/chapter31/elearning.html ) | ||
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| Action Potential Propagation in an Unmyelinated Axon | ||
| Animation of an action potential. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olc/dl/120107/bio_d.swf ) | ||
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| Synapses | ||
| Interactive animation of pre- and postsynaptic neurons. ( http://www.mind.ilstu.edu/flash/synapse_1.swf ) | ||
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| The Nervous System | ||
| Various art, activities, animations, and tutorials about the nervous system. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070271348/student_view0/chapter31/elearning.html ) | ||
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| Function of the Neuromuscular Junction | ||
| Animation of neurotransmitters in action. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olc/dl/120107/bio_c.swf ) | ||
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| Page 392 Anatomy students often use computer simulations to complete animal dissections. You can try out a virtual sheep brain dissection online. What are some benefits and drawbacks to using virtual dissections for learning? | ||
| Video of Sheep Brain Dissection | ||
| Video of sheep brain dissection (requires QuickTime). ( http://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Concepts/Html/sheepbrain.html ) | ||
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| Photographs of Sheep Brain Dissection | ||
| Series of photographs showing different areas of a sheep brain. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/braindissection/ ) | ||
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| Sheep Brain Dissection | ||
| Series of labeled photographs showing a sheep's brain. ( http://academic.scranton.edu/department/psych/sheep/framerow.html ) | ||
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| Page 395 Research a disorder of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. Identify the specific area of the brain that is affected, and describe the resulting loss of function. Include current research findings and the prognosis for people who have these disorders. | ||
| Dementia and Alzheimer's | ||
| Information about neurological disorders. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dementia/AZ00003 ) | ||
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| Brain Disorders | ||
| Information about various brain disorders. ( http://www.pfizer.com/brain/etour6.html ) | ||
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| Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease | ||
| Detailed research information about both diseases. ( http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/348/14/1356 ) | ||
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