University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Neuron
Stimulate a neuron and monitor what happens. Pause, rewind, and move forward in time in order to observe the ions as they move across the neuron membrane.
Harvard University
Harvard Medicine: The Whole Brain
Detailed color images of the human brain, both normal and with various brain diseases, including Alzheimer's, Huntington's, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and AIDS dementia.
Other
Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science: It's Mindboggling!
Look through this online pamphlet to find brain exercises as well as explanations of how the brain works. Very complete and fun to read.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Neurons
Concise description of a neuron along with a graphic of the general structure. Links to the brain, neurotransmission, and neurotransmitters.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Nerve Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understand the structure of a neuron and identify different types of them.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Cell Organization
Description of organelles. Links will take you to a glossary with pictures for many of the definitions. Ends with a quiz linked to answers.
York University
York University: Neuron Graphic
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.
Curated OER
York University: Neuron Graphic
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Neurons
Images of the different types of Neurons based on structure. Images are labeled but not given their names. Would work well for review of different types.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Biology Cells
Take this practice quiz to test your knowledge of cells. See how fast you can name the parts of the six different cells. By changing the level, it is appropriate for students of all grades.
My Science Site
Life Systems: Cells, Tissues, Organs
Extensive site for teachers provides some helpful resources that pertain to plant and animal cells. Includes a microscope diagram as well as plant, animal and pond labs. Also contains links to structures and mechanisms, matter and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Muscle Contraction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how muscles contract according to the sliding filament theory.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Nerve Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure and types of neurons.
Curated OER
Hanover College: Neural Structure Quiz
Excellent site to review what you know. You're given a labeled diagram of a neuron and you must identify the parts. Good Luck!
That Quiz
That Quiz: Celulas
Free interactive practice tests aid in learning the Prokaryote Endomembrane system, Cell membrane, Plant cell, Animal cell and Neuron cell. Tests are timed and keep track of right and wrong answers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neurodegeneration and Genome Mutations
Read the passage and study the graphics to complete the five-question quiz that follows.
Curated OER
York University: Neural Signal Transmission
Site with a graphic that shows the transmission of a nerve signal during the action potential phase of communication.