York University
York University: How Neurons Talk to Each Other
York University provides a good site on the physiology of nerve transmission. Embedded vocabulary help is available if you need it.
Hanover College
Hanover College: The Physical Factors Behind the Action
A frames page that gives the background to understand the way cells communicate (nerve cells). Each topic in the left frame triggers a tutorial on the right. Most have graphics or animated gifs to teach the material. Good background to...
York University
York University: Neuron Graphic
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.
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University of Washington: Neurons
Very strong introduction to neurons, and then a fair amount of information on their structure and function.
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University of Washington: Neurons
Very strong introduction to neurons, and then a fair amount of information on their structure and function.
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University of Washington: Neurons
Very strong introduction to neurons, and then a fair amount of information on their structure and function.
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York University: Neural Signal Transmission
Site with a graphic that shows the transmission of a nerve signal during the action potential phase of communication.
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Hanover College: Neural Structure Quiz
Excellent site to review what you know. You're given a labeled diagram of a neuron and you must identify the parts. Good Luck!
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York University: Neuron Graphic
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.