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| 1. Brain Cells / 2. How Brain Cells Function | |
The normal brainBrain CellsThe brain is composed of billions of specialized cells, called neurons. Neurons receive, process, and transmit messages to the rest of the body that control such functions as speech, vision, muscle movement, thoughts, and emotions. Normally, neurons are organized in specific layers in the brain and in specific directions. | |
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