Students learn to identify the type of cells that make up nervous tissue.

A good straightforward presentation of the different forms of neurons based on function. Includes easy to read graphics on the subject.

York University provides a good site on the physiology of nerve transmission. Embedded vocabulary help is available if you need it.

This slideshow explains the process of how a neuron communicates.

This article deals with the controversy around the regrowth of neurons in the central nervous system. Interesting facts relevant to neuron study.

An animal's response to a stimulus is coordinated by its central nervous system (CNS). Neurons carry electrical impulses, and are connected by synapses. Some drugs and toxins affect how impulses pass from one neuron to the next across a...

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.

Through scientific inquiry this module introduces many concepts about the brain, its functions, and its importance in the sense of self. Included are a teacher's guide, interactive student web activities, and resources.

"Are you ready to go into the spaceship? Remember to stay very still!" This is what you hear before the bed you are lying down on starts to slide into a long, tube shaped machine. You can almost imagine that it really is a spaceship, and...

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.

Describes the different parts of the nervous system and how it is organized.

This online biology book chapter offers definitions and descriptions of the nervous system's components.

Investigate the nervous system by looking at nerve cells in this virtual lab. This lab exercise allows students to experience a virtual dissection of a leech to use electronic equipment to explore the electrical activity of nerve cells....

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

A curriculum that explains how mental illness can be treated and cured. The site offers a web version of the curriculum or printed supplements can be requested. Included is a teacher's guide.

This is a publication on the human brain and how it works. Gives details on the neuron, how the senses interact with the brain and much more. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

Read a passage about using darkness to cure Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) and answer the follow-up questions.

The human brain is complex. Messages within the brain and the rest of the nervous system are conducted by cells called neurons. Drugs and other substances can interfere with or modify the transmission of messages between neurons. In this...

Labeled illustration of a neuron, with callouts for the nerve body, dendrites, axon, and endings.

A frames page that gives the background to understand the way cells communicate (nerve cells). Each topic in the left frame triggers a tutorial on the right. Most have graphics or animated gifs to teach the material. Good background to...

A video and a short quiz on the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Learn about the structure of the human brain with this interactive diagram. Also, find out about neurons, message transmission, and other factors that affect brain function.

Students can test their knowledge of the principles of regulation with this seven question multiple-choice quiz.

This quick five question pretest will allow students to assess their knowledge of the human central nervous system.