Nervous System - Impulse Conduction

Do Now:
Draw 3 boxes on a blank piece of paper. In one box draw a axon in resting potential, in the second box draw an axon that is depolarizing and in the third box draw a picture of an axon that is repolarizing.

Today in class we:
- Discussed how the action potential in one part of an axon is then conducted throughout the length of the axon
- Discussed features of the synapse and how impulses are transfered from one axon to another
- Discussed the role of neurotransmitters in nerve impulses

Activity:
- Students got into small groups. Each group got a general reading on neurotransmitters and how they are affected by drugs.
- Each group also received a reading for a specific drug.

- Due Tuesday:
Read and answer reading reflection questions on both the role of neurotransmitters and the affects of your specific drug on nervous system functions
Be prepared with your group to present on your specific drug