Cameroon GCE, Form Upper Sixth. Biology – The Nervous System

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SUMMARIZED LESSON NOTES

BIOLOGY ADVANCED LEVEL

MODULE: Organization and maintenance of life

Topic: Response and Coordination

LESSON: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Neurons, Nerve Impulses, Synapses, the CNS/PNS, Reflex Action and the Sense Organs

Prepared by: Akwaji Solomon

Aligned to the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Biology Syllabus

Reference: Comprehensive A-Level Biology by B.C. Dama

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What Will You Learn?

  • At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
  • - Identify and describe the main parts of the nervous system
  • - Draw and label the structure of a neuron
  • - Explain the functions of the different types of neurons
  • - Describe the transmission of nerve impulses along a neuron and across a synapse
  • - Describe the structure and functions of the brain and spinal cord
  • - Explain reflex actions and describe reflex arc
  • - Distinguish between voluntary and involuntary responses
  • - Explain how the nervous system coordinates responses to stimuli

Course Content

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
MODULE: Organization and maintenance of life Topic: Response and Coordination Neurons, Nerve Impulses, Synapses, the CNS/PNS, Reflex Action and the Sense Organs

Practice Multiple Choice Questions
Practice Multiple Choice Questions This section contains 41 multiple choice questions covering the nervous system. Attempt all questions before checking the answer key at the end.

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