The Living Body: Decision

Extreme closeup of the outer surface of a brain. Caption: On the surface of the brain is the most important layer:

Shows how the brain coordinates functions to make simple but lifesaving decisions. Provides an overview of how the cortex assesses incoming information, sends outgoing messages to the muscles, and stores "maps" of the world and the body. Also outlines how circuits of nerve cells operate in the brain and how individual nerve cells function.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • The Living Body: Decision

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Films Media Group
    Length:
    26 minutes