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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

What are they?

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	<li>Neurons are like the internet of our body, sending and receiving signals everywhere.</li>
	<li>They&#39;re special cells in the nervous system, carrying electrical impulses.</li>
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Real-world example: Imagine you&#39;re texting your friend to meet at the mall. Neurons are like those text messages, buzzing back and forth ensuring everyone&#39;s on the same page.

Two Main Systems

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	<li>Endocrine System: Think of this as the snail mail of the body. It uses glands to release messages called hormones. It&#39;s a bit slower but delivers essential messages.</li>
	<li>Nervous System: This is like instant messaging! Quick and snappy, using neurons to send signals. There&#39;s a whopping 85 billion of these message senders in the human body!</li>
</ul>

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	<li>
	Cell Body: The HQ of the neuron. It&#39;s packed with cytoplasm and contains the neuron&#39;s control center, the nucleus.
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	Nerve Fibres: These are like highways on which nerve impulses (electrical signals) travel.

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		<li>
		Dendrites: The local roads. They are short, branched, and carry impulses between nearby areas like in the brain or spinal cord.

		Fun Fact: Think of dendrites like branches of a tree, stretching out to connect with others!
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		Axons: The long-distance highways. They carry impulses from distant areas, like from your fingers to the spinal cord.

		Real-world example: When you accidentally touch something hot, the sensation travels super-fast through axons, making you pull your hand away quickly!
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</ul>

💡 In a Nutshell: Neurons are the superstars of communication inside your body. With the endocrine system using hormones for slow and essential messages, and neurons in the nervous system for the quick, rapid-fire ones, your body is always in the loop!

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🚀 Challenge: Next time you feel a sensation, like a tickle on your nose or tapping your foot to the music, remember those incredible neurons and their speedy axons and dendrites working behind the scenes!

Unlock the Secrets of Neural Communication!

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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock the Secrets of Neural Communication!

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Intro to neurons - the communication masters 🚀

Body’s communication systems – dual power 🎤📢

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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock the Secrets of Neural Communication!

Table of content

Intro to neurons - the communication masters 🚀

Body’s communication systems – dual power 🎤📢

Unlock the Full Content!