Inside us
Brain
Your experience of the world depends on networks working together.
The brain coordinates sensation, movement, thought and much more. Its cells communicate through electrical and chemical signals.
A closer look
The picture, in three parts.
Receive
Signals bring information from the body and senses.
Connect
Networks combine and respond to information.
Coordinate
Signals help guide actions and internal functions.
Where could this take you next?
Sources & further reading +
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Sources checked: 10 September 2026. Visuals are illustrations, not documentary evidence.
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