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Q&A About the Brain

How Does Exercise Affect the Brain?

Not only is exercise good for your muscles and bones, but it is also an important part of keeping your brain healthy. A fact sheet for students grades 6-8
Q&A About the Brain

How Does the Brain Develop?

Based on the incredible number and diversity of cells we have as adults, it’s hard to believe we started out as one tiny cell.

Q&A About the Brain

How do Scientists Study the Brain?

The Scientific Method

Scientists who conduct experiments to learn about the brain are called neuroscientists, and like all scientists, they use the scientific method. A fact sheet for students grades 6-8
Q&A About the Brain

What is Addiction?

The brain is a network of cells called neurons and glia. Approximately 86  billion neurons make up the many interconnected parts of the brain. They signal together like a symphony to help us navigate our world. While exercise, eating right, and keeping the mind engaged can help the brain stay healthy.
Q&A About the Brain

What Happens at The Synapse?

The brain is responsible for every thought, feeling, and action. But how do the billions of cells that reside in the brain manage these feats?

Q&A About the Brain

How Do Brain Cells Communicate?

They signal to one another using a process called neurotransmission. But the transmission of these important chemical messages could not occur without unique cellular structures called receptors.

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