Y2_T3_LSN_3.5

• Science
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

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KWIZL - YR2_T3.5

YR2_3.5

Do the quiz.

Check another quiz and give feedback.

Reflect upon your own work.

(write this down in your notebook)

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- TB p. 142

- notebook

- this lessonup

Topic 3

ORGANIZING THE WORLD

§3.5 The Spinal Cord

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§3.5  - Learning goals

I can....

• explain how reflexes are different than a normal nervous system response.
• follow the chain of events that take place during a reflex arc.
• explain how impulses are passed from one neuron to the next.
• explain the function of neurotransmitters in spreading impulses.
• describe how drugs can connect to receptors and disturb impulses.

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§3.5  - Key words

• Reflexes 
• Spinal cord
• Synapses
• Vesicles
• Neurotransmitters

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§3.5  - Reflexes

A reflex is also a response of your body, but then using your spinal cord as a coordinator instead of a your brain:

- this is often used in cases of emergency

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§3.5  - Synapses

Synapses are connections in your nervous system that use chemicals in stead of electricity:

- synapses work with a chemical called neurotransmitters

- the bag that holds the neurotransmitter is called a vessicle

p. 142-143

HW for next time:

If possible: have the exercises of §3.5 finished.

REVIEW LESSON: 60 min

a quick review of all topics

a chance to ask questions and extra explanations

a practice test, feedback & reflection

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