Informative Essay On The Human Brain

Informative Topic: Human Brain

Title: “All Aboard”

“Choo-choo! *possibly with toy train whistle* all aboard the train of thought.

The engine behind our train of thought and the driving force of our movements, functions, and personality, the human brain is a critical organ responsible for every aspect of our existence. The train of thought, not to be mistaken with the the soul train or the mouth watering gravy train, is complex and tugs along many compartments of information. Today we will add a new compartment containing information on the human brain itself. This brain train is now departing so let 's chug along and remember “I think I can, I think I can”.

First, we will board the train and set out on our journey, beginning with the history

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