The Brain and Motor Control: Understanding How We Move

The Brain and Motor Control: Understanding How We Move

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Social Studies, Life Skills, Health Sciences, Biology

KG - University

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The video explains the brain's central role in the nervous system, focusing on its control over motor systems and body movements. It details how neurons communicate through axons and action potentials, and how the brain manages muscle activity and hormone secretion. The video also covers the brain's motor areas, including the medulla, pons, red nucleus, and primary motor cortex, and their roles in movement control. It explains the functions of alpha and gamma motor neurons, the Golgi tendon, and the cerebellum and basal ganglia in motor coordination and learning.

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