Psychology class: UK biotech group raises £48mn for Alzheimer’s research

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UK biotech group raises £48mn for Alzheimer’s research

• The article notes that “neurons are the fundamental units of the brain”. Outline the structure and function of a neuron

• Distinguish between motor and sensory neurons

• One of the roles of ‘astrocytes’ is supporting the formation of synapses. Draw and label a synapse

  Explain synaptic transmission

  Suggest economic implications of the research discussed in the article

Danny Galbraith, St Bartholomew’s School