What is neurobiological?

Neurobiological means it has to do with how our brain and body work together, like a team that helps us think, feel, and move.

Imagine your brain is like a super smart robot, and your body is like its robot arms and legs. When you're playing with your favorite toy, the robot (your brain) sends messages to the arms and legs (your body), telling them what to do, like grabbing the toy or jumping up and down.

How it works

Your brain uses tiny wires called nerve cells, or neurons, to send these messages. They're so small, you can't see them, but they work together like a big telephone line, one neuron talks to another, passing on the message until your body gets it.

Sometimes, when something happens, like you’re really excited or scared, this team works even harder. That’s why you might feel your heart racing or your hands getting all wiggly, your brain and body are having a super fun chat!

So next time you're playing, remember: your brain is talking to your body, just like a robot team working together!

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Examples

  1. A person feeling happy after eating chocolate
  2. A dog wagging its tail when it sees its owner
  3. A plant turning toward light

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