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Motor Cabal Toxins Block Motor Neuron Synapses Instructional VideoMotor Cabal Toxins Block Motor Neuron Synapses Instructional Video
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Motor Cabal Toxins Block Motor Neuron Synapses

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Cone snails release four different toxins, each capable of paralyzing a fish. An animation demonstrates that the toxins work independently, and then explains the impact of this redundant system on the nervous system.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

toxic chemicals, neurons, synapse

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the benefits of the four-toxin attack
  • Find the similarities or differences in the causes of human paralysis

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of Prialt and neuron synapses

Pros

  • Provides downloadable files in both large and small sizes
  • Includes a full transcript for ease of note taking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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