BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Neurotransmitters Contain Chemicals
Nervous system signals are transmitted electrically along individual neurons, but neurons are separated from each other by a tiny gap. Chemical messengers called neurotransmitters cross the gap between neurons. Neurotransmitters fit into...
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Neurotransmitter Role Play Description
A description of cellular communication involving neurotransmitters.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Neurons and Neurotransmitters
A good description of how the neurotransmitters are involved in cell communication. Very good site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neurotransmitter Removal From the Synapse
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to neurotransmitter removal from the synapse.
University of Washington
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Other Neurotransmitters Compared to Dopamine
Site provides the main function of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and glutamate.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biochemistry of a Newly Discovered (Pretend) Neurotransmitter
Questions related to controlling enzyme activity.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zombie Autopsies:you'll Be Wishin' for Some Neurotransmission
When one thinks of neurotransmitters, zombies do not usually come to mind. In this lesson, students take on the roles of neurons and must transmit messages. This will help them to appreciate the importance of properly functioning...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Zombie Autopsies: The Neuroanatomy of a Zombie
For this lesson, students look at the brain of a zombie, and in the process learn about the characteristics of a healthy brain. They take part in a Neurotransmitter Dance Party to learn how neurons communicate. Includes downloadable...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zombie Autopsies: Spooky Psychiatric Medicine to Save World
After looking at zombies to learn about brain disease that alters behavior, students now must develop a cure for zombies. They use Skittles, where each color represents a different neurotransmitter. They then present their cure to the...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Crossing the Synaptic Gap
Neurotransmitters can either stimulate the next neuron to send a signal or inhibit that neuron from sending a signal. Certain chemicals change the way signals are sent and received. In this lesson students will understand this concept by...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Communication Between Neurons
Students explain the differences between the types of graded potentials, and categorize the major neurotransmitters by chemical type and effect.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Dopamine
Using dopamine as an example, the page gives a description of how neurotransmitters work and the effects of drugs and enzymes on neurotransmitter function.
Other
Indiana State University: Transmission Physiology
This site has a table of neurotransmitters and their sites of synthesis. It also gives descriptions of the role of neurotransmitters in nerve impulse conduction. Click on a specific topic for more information.
Other
University of Nebraska at Omaha: Brains Rule! Games: Ecstasy Invaders
Go on a mission inside a nerve cell to find out about how neurons produce and release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons. Learn what happens to these brain chemicals when the drug ecstasy interrupts the process.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Curated OER
Neurotransmitters and Neuroactive Peptides
Very good introduction to the role that these chemicals play in the nervous system.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Drugs, Brains and Behavior
This is a link to a book posted on the internet which discusses many different drugs and their effects on the brain. Also provides some discussion on the influences of different drugs and neurotransmitters in reference to different brain...
Curated OER
Ach
Good explanation (including a simple animated GIF) of neurotransmitters and their history. Excellent, in-depth information.
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