By Jason and Brandon

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The Amazing Human Nervous System

• By Jason and Brandon

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Nervous System
Your Nervous System is the most complicated and
fragile system. It tells all your other systems
what to do. The Nervous System carries messages
to the brain.
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How Your Nervous System Works
Your Nervous System helps you move. Your Nervous
System wouldnt work if you didnt have the other
systems. It is just the same the other way
around, if you didnt have your Nervous System
you wouldnt be able to move.
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What Your Nervous System is Made of
Your brain is made of special cells called
neurons that run throughout your body. Neurons
carry information around your body and brain.
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Did You Know...

• There are around 47 miles of nerves in your body.
• One nerve cell may be connected to 1000 more.
• Your nerve impulses can travel up to 390 feet per
  second.

• Your Nervous System is your bodys control
  center.
• Your nerves are made of special cells.
• Your nervous system keeps your balance.

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More Facts

• Thousands of nerve cells die each day
• One nerve in a human body is the sciatic nerve
• Your nervous system sends information around your
  body.

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Brain Lobes
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