A.1 - Neural development
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3.2
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9.3
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Assessment statements
| DCS Topic Code | Statement | Guidance |
| A.1.A1 | Incomplete closure of the embryonic neural tube can cause spina bifida. | |
| A.1.A2 | Events such as strokes may promote reorganization of brain function. | |
| A.1.S1 | Annotation of a diagram of embryonic tissues in Xenopus, used as an animal model, during neurulation. | |
| A.1.U1 | The neural tube of embryonic chordates is formed by infolding of ectoderm followed by elongation of the tube. | Terminology relating to embryonic brain areas or nervous system divisions is not required. |
| A.1.U2 | Neurons are initially produced by differentiation in the neural tube. | |
| A.1.U3 | Immature neurons migrate to a final location. | |
| A.1.U4 | An axon grows from each immature neuron in response to chemical stimuli. | |
| A.1.U5 | Some axons extend beyond the neural tube to reach other parts of the body. | |
| A.1.U6 | A developing neuron forms multiple synapses. | |
| A.1.U7 | Synapses that are not used do not persist. | |
| A.1.U8 | Neural pruning involves the loss of unused neurons. | |
| A.1.U9 | The plasticity of the nervous system allows it to change with experience. |
Video lessons
Battle of the Beaks
Languages
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Class activities
Bug Hunters activity
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Review materials
Review Lecture