An Introduction to the Brain and Neurons
Clip: Episode 6 | 1m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
The brain is mission control of the human body and the nervous system.
The brain is mission control of the human body and the nervous system. Its 100 billion cells are processing data an incredible speeds. The brain coordinates not only the major functions of the body, but it also is the hub where information is interpreted and stored, and then turned into action. We have the brain to thank for the unique abilities of our species.
An Introduction to the Brain and Neurons
Clip: Episode 6 | 1m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
The brain is mission control of the human body and the nervous system. Its 100 billion cells are processing data an incredible speeds. The brain coordinates not only the major functions of the body, but it also is the hub where information is interpreted and stored, and then turned into action. We have the brain to thank for the unique abilities of our species.
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