PHET Interactive Simulations: Neuron
Free
Resource URL
Topics
Biology
Neurons
Cells
Description
Stimulate a neuron and monitor what happens. Pause, rewind, and move forward in time in order to observe the ions as they move across the neuron membrane.
Sample Learning Goals
Describe why ions can or cannot move across neuron membranes.
Identify leakage and gated channels, and describe the function of each.
Describe how membrane permeability changes in terms of different types of channels in a neuron.
Describe the sequence of events that generates an action potential.
Language:
English
Curriculum Alignment:
CAPS aligned
Publication Date:
2020-02-13
Grade:
10
Audience:
Learners
Teachers
Parents
Type:
Application
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