Chapter 2 Links-Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System
Nerve Cells:This link provides a handout for students that describes nerve cells and types and glial cells. Neuronal signalling:
This site provides a concise tutorial on nerve cell signalling that will be of use for students (no images are provided on this site). Nerve
This site provides a frame-based tutorial on histology that includes 25 slides of neurons, glia, and myelin. Tutorial on Basic Neural Functioning
Students can complete a tutorial on nerve activity at this site. Conversations with Neil's Brain: the Neural Nature of Thought and Language
Students seeking a tutorial on neuron electrical activity can be directed to Chapter 6 ("The Personality of the Lowly Neuron") of this site. Molecular Biology: A Gallery of Animations
This site contains links that will lead students to one of four different animations including neurotransmitter release, acetylcholinesterase in action, blockade of dopamine reuptake by cocaine, and action of nicotine at the cholinergic receptor. Action Potential Conductance:
This site provides an advanced tutorial on the ionic bases of the action potential. Cytology of Nerve Tissue
This site provides an overview of nerve cells and glial cells.