How Stuff Works - The Brain and Central Nervous System

This is the first of three postings from the "How Stuff Works" website. In this installment, the site explains the workings of the Brain and Central Nervous System. Click on any of the links below to go to:

• The main homepage at http://www.howstuffworks.com/
• The health subdivision page at http://health.howstuffworks.com/
• The anatomy channel page at http://health.howstuffworks.com/anatomy-channel.htm

The below section is taken directly from the Brain and Central Nervous system page of the site. Feel free to click on any of the links.

Brain & Central Nervous System

The brain performs an incredible number of tasks and nervous system is a network of specialized tissues that regulates thoughts, sensations, basic body functions and more. Explore the many functions of the brain & the central nervous system. See more »

Explore These Topics:

• How Your Brain Works
• How does the brain create an uninterrupted view of the world?
• How Nerves Work
• How Dreams Work
• Brain Quiz
• How Brain Mapping Works
• Aneurysms Animation
• Improving Memory: Lifestyle Changes
• Adrenal Glands
• How Pain Works