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