The Brain: What's Inside Your Head | Science Trek

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brain nervous system spinal cord neurons nerve brain stem cerebrum cerebellum limbic system cortex neurotransmitters pituitary hypothalamus IdahoPTV D4K life science skull surface area left hemisphere right hemisphere hormones sleep digestion neurotransmitters chemicals cells neurons motor neurons terabytes brain cells bacteria health science trek joan cartan-hansen
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Health Studies Science
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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The Brain: What's Inside Your Head | Science Trek

This episode of Science Trek examines the anatomy and function of the different parts of the brain: the cerebrum, cerebellum, hemispheres, limbic system, neurons, spinal cord, brain stem and cortex. It emphasizes that the 3 pound brain grows into adulthood so it is important to protect it.
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PBS Learning Media

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