Topic 9.5: Nervous transmission (Edexcel A-level Biology B)

This detailed bundle contains 4 lesson PowerPoints and their accompanying resources that cover the following specification points found within topic 9.5 (Nervous transmission) of the Edexcel A-level Biology B specification:

• The transport of sodium and potassium ions across the axon membrane results in resting potential
• The formation of an action potential and its propagation along an axon
• The role of saltatory conduction
• The structure and function of a synapse
• The formation and effects of excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials

The wide range of tasks, which include exam-style questions with detailed mark schemes, focused discussion points and quiz competitions which introduce key terms and values, will engage and motivate the students whilst the content is covered in the detail required at A-level

If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons included in this bundle, then download the resting and action potentials lesson as this has been shared for free