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How do neurons that don't touch each other share information? Observe electrical activity traveling from neurons and learn what it takes to trigger action potential. A video discusses recent research manipulating neurons, how responses change given an enhancer, and the way synaptic potentials add together.
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Instructional Ideas
- Connect the lesson to other areas of science where electricity jumps from one part to another
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Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of neurons, synapses, and serotonin
Pros
- Provides easy-to-understand visuals
- Listen to parts of a lecture from one of the leading researchers in the field
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- None