OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Central Control
Students investigate the role of higher centers of the brain in autonomic regulation.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Bolt on Brain Repairs
A general discussion of nervous system stem cells that lead to the neurons that make up the central nervous system. Decent site that is barely tangential to neurons in general.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Embryologic Perspective
Students learn how the different stages of embryonic development relate to the adult structures of the central nervous system, and understand the growth and differentiation of the neural tube.
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.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mental Status Exam
Students understand the relationship of mental status exam results to cerebral functions in the cerebral cortex.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Awareness Week
Although this site is for Brain Awareness Week, the many hyperlinks on the site are very worthwhile in the study of neuroscience. Be sure to check out the many activities on the experiments and activities page.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: An Overview of the Brain
Learn all about the brain and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the anatomy and function of the brain using colorful animated illustrations.
Other
Johns Hopkins Univ.:baltimore Huntington's Disease Cent.
An overview of Huntington's disease, including history of disease, characteristics of disorder, nature of mutation, treatment, and son on.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Benzodiazepines: Side Effects, Abuse Risk & Alternatives
This article from the American Family Physician journal assesses and discusses the adverse effects of a class of prescription depressants called benzodiazepines. Learn about dangerous complications and side effects, and also learn about...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Acupuncture
An overview of the practice of Chinese traditional medicine known as acupuncture. Contains a good sized article with helpful information along with links to related articles and additional resources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Part Ii
The second of a two-part lesson about how tuberculosis can spread beyond the lungs effecting the bones, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and heart.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Poliomyelitis Pathophysiology
How does the polio virus cause polio myelitis? An explanation of the polio virus entering the mouth and replicating in the throat and intestines where it then connects to muscles from the neurons of the central nervous system.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Polio?
The infectious disease Poliomyelitis or Polio effects the central nervous system which causes debilitating muscle disorder. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's initial diagnosis of polio is reevaluated as being Guillain-barre syndrome.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Reflexes
Newton's Apple informational site on reflexes. Includes vocabulary, resources, and several hands-on activities.
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.
Other
Spine Universe: Nerve Structures of the Spine
This resource presents information, images, and charts on the nerve structures of the spine.
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.
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US Department of Justice
U.s. Drug Enforcement Administration: Benzodiazepines [Pdf]
Learn about the effects of drugs in the benzodiazepine family, names of the drugs and their intended uses, and how the drugs are abused by adolescents.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Barbiturates
The University of Washington provides this great resource for students of all ages wanting to learn about barbiturates and the effects they have on the body and brain. Read about how these often-misused depressants can cause addiction,...
Other
University of Scranton: The Sheep Brain Dissection Guide
This resource provides a guide to dissecting sheep brains. The guide goes through the process step by step. An image of the brain being dissected is shown with dissection instrutions or details on the particular structure on each page.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Charles Sherrington
Learn about Charles Sherrington, the Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the functions of neurons.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: Genetic Conditions: Huntington Disease
This resource provides a summary of the disease effects on the body and the genetics behind its inheritance. There are several links to other useful sites.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Animal Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of animals.
Other
March of Dimes Medical Reference: Tay Sachs Disease
The March of Dimes Foundation offers a general overview of Tay-Sachs disease and how it is transmitted, carried, and treated.