It's Okay to Be Smart: The Shocking Way Your Brain Runs on Electricity

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What is a neuron? What is action potential? How fast does the nervous system communicate? This episode answers all these questions. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 18 minutes 49 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Nervous System, Physiology
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
Release Year: 2021
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: It's Okay to Be Smart

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