BIOL 1106 Classwork
Spring 2018
Lesson 9: Communication via Neurons (35 pts)
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Learning Objectives
1.
Explain the ionic basis of the resting membrane potential, action potential, and synaptic
potentials and describe how gated ion channels produce these signals.
2.
Describe the role that myelination plays in nervous system function.
3.
Distinguish between electrical and chemical synapses.
4.
Describe how the information in an action potential is transmitted across a chemical synapse and
integrated in postsynaptic neuron.
5.
Provide examples of stimulatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters.
S1.
Apply scientific reasoning to biological problems.
S3. Interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data.
Signal Transmission along the axon
Learning Objective 1 & 2
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Use your notes to fill in the blanks below. Write the correct word or phrase inside
the empty parentheses. For the options in parentheses, delete the incorrect option. Leave your
answers in bold font. Slide 14 from the powerpoint should be useful.
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