Tap your foot. Wiggle your fingers. Think of your favorite snack.

Now touch your head right above your nose.

Behind your finger lies the control center for everything your body can do, your BRAIN!

There is a lot to learn about the brain. We asked many people what they most wanted to find out.

What are the main parts of the brain?	What does the brain look like?
How big is the brain?	What is the spinal cord?
How is the brain protected?	What are neurons?
What is short term/long term memory?	What are sensory and motor nerves?
What happens when we sleep?	How can we care for our brains?
What is the central nervous system?	What are some jokes about the brain?

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Peter Hobart Primary Center Brain Page

Revised 12-2-98