University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Brain Evolution and Development
This resource provides information about brain evolution and development.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Making Connections:the Synapse
Great page, gives both a basic and an in depth definition of synapses. Good graphics and descriptions.
York University
York University: The Synapse
York University provides a good graphic and description of the synapse and its function.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Reflexes
Newton's Apple informational site on reflexes. Includes vocabulary, resources, and several hands-on activities.
Frontiers Media
Frontiers: The Amazing History of Neuroscience
An easy to understand article on the history of brain study.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Crossing the Divide: How Neurons Talk to Each Other
This slideshow explains the process of how a neuron communicates.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Nerve Impulses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how nerve impulses are transmitted.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system is made up of nerves. A nerve is a bundle of nerve cells. A nerve cell that carries messages is called a neuron. The messages carried by neurons...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Nervous System
A slide show presentation introducing the facts about the human nervous system.
Other
Athabasca University: Synapse
A little historical background to the discovery of the synapse. Also includes a good straightforward definition of the synapse.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Biointeractive: Molecular Mechanism of Synaptic Function
See how electrical and chemical signals are used by neurons to communicate with one another at synapse contact points. [1:09]
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: The Nervous System
An animal's response to a stimulus is coordinated by its central nervous system (CNS). Neurons carry electrical impulses, and are connected by synapses. Some drugs and toxins affect how impulses pass from one neuron to the next across a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Synaptic Transmission Between Neurons
This is a five-question quiz concerning synaptic transmission between neurons.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neurotransmitter Removal From the Synapse
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to neurotransmitter removal from the synapse.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Signal Propagation: The Movement of Signals Between Neurons
This article explains how the nervous system transmits signals along and between neurons.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neuronal Synapses Questions
Practice multiple choice questions over neuronal synapses.
Other
University of Albany: Synaptic Activity
This is a thorough description of chemical synapses and their role in nerve cell communication. Topics include structure and types of synapses.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Nervous System: Lesson 3
This lesson provides an overview that explains the nervous system in humans. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Nervous System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Nervous System: Lesson 4
This lesson provides an overview that explains the nervous system in humans. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Nervous System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Nervous System: Lesson 1
This lesson provides an overview that explains the nervous system in humans. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Nervous System."
Curated OER
University of Washington: Making Connections:the Synapse
Great page, gives both a basic and an in depth definition of synapses. Good graphics and descriptions.
Curated OER
York University: The Synapse
York University provides a good graphic and description of the synapse and its function.