A close-up look at the most complex organ -- Although it weighs on average only 1.36kg. your brain is made up of over 10 thousand million nerve cells. -- The brain is the only major organ of the central nervous system, responsible for everything from vital bodily functions to complex thoughts and emotions. -- With this illuminating video, students will learn to identify the various parts of the brain and their functions. This video also features a survey of brain injury and disease, including operating room footage of the removal of a brain tumor. 20 minutes. Grades 9-12. |