Module 5.1.3: Neuronal communication (OCR A-level Biology A)

All of the lessons that are included in this bundle have been designed to ensure that all of the content in module 5.1.3 (neuronal communication) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification is covered. The wide range of activities and differentiated resources will motivate the students whilst the regular understanding and prior knowledge checks will allow them to assess their progress against the current topic as well as challenging them to make links to earlier topics.

All of the specification points in module 5.1.3 have been covered by the following lessons:

(a) The roles of mammalian sensory receptors
(b) Sensory, relay and motor neurones and saltatory conduction
©The generation and transmission of nerve impulses
(d) The structure of cholinergic synapses
(d) The role of synapses in summation and control