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Learning About the Nervous System

Student Reflection

  • Imagine a car with no brake. What would happen to that car?
  • Imagine a car with no accelerator. What would happen to that car?
  • What would happen if you drove around town with your parking brake on the whole time?
  • Your nervous system has an accelerator and a brake, as well.
  • Imagine what would happen if you couldn't speed up your body . . . or slow down your body.
  • You need to do each at the right time to get anywhere safely and to stay healthy.
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