Brain Protection

Authors

  • Claudia Jorgensen Utah Valley University

Abstract

The brain protection is a POGIL learning cycle activity designed for psychology or neuroscience students at the college or university level. Here, students will first explore the various layers of physical protection of the brain. Subsequently, they will investigate the function of the blood brain barrier.

Level: Undergraduate
Setting: Classroom
Activity Type: A = Learning Cycle
Discipline: Neuroscience, Biopsychology
Course: Introduction to Brain & Behavior
Keywords: skull, meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, blood brain barrier

ToC Image: Layers of brain protection

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Published

2026-07-19

How to Cite

Jorgensen, C. (2026). Brain Protection. POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, 7(1). Retrieved from https://pac.pogil.org/index.php/pac/article/view/389

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Section

Activities for Testing