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: The [[brain]] is responsible for coordinating the [[muscle]]s and [[gland]]s around the body. | : The [[brain]] is responsible for coordinating the [[muscle]]s and [[gland]]s around the body. | ||
: The [[brain]] is the location of the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] which controls the release of [[hormone]]s in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]]. | : The [[brain]] is the location of the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]] which controls the release of [[hormone]]s in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:58, 7 May 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The brain is an organ which can think and is found in the head of animals.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The brain is an organ in the nervous system.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The brain is part of the central nervous system which processes information sent by nerves.
About the Brain
- The brain is responsible for coordinating the muscles and glands around the body.
- The brain is the location of the pituitary gland which controls the release of hormones in the endocrine system.