Sophia Learning
Sophia: Central and Peripheral Nervous System
A video lesson featuring the main parts of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system of the human body. A transcript of the video is provided. [4:44]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nerves as Information Pathways
A narrated presentation introducing the nerve cell, and its role in sending and receiving messages in a reflex action. [4:39]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sodium Potassium Pump
This video explains how a sodium-potassium pump can maintain a voltage gradient across a cell or neuron's membrane. The sodium-potassium pump goes through cycles of shape changes to help maintain a negative membrane potential. [13:52]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Grow My Brain
Forty years ago, we seemed to know more about the moon than we did about how our own brains work and grow. Not anymore! Watch this video to see how the brain works and grows? [3:12]
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: The Nervous System
Do you know what would happen if your cranial nerve didn't work? This video shows you how important the nervous system is to the functioning of your body. Learn how different neurons effect the way your body operates. [1:48]
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Neuron Functions
A brief video that reviews the basic function and parts of a neuron. [1:19]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Neurons: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe the function of the nervous system as well as the structure and function of a neuron and will include detail about the three types of neurons. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Neurons."