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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 7 MIN

How do nerves operate? - Elliot Krane

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-nerves-workAt any moment, there is an electrical storm coursing through your body. Discover how chemical reactions create an electric current that drives our responses to everything from hot pans to a mother's caress.Lesson by Elliot Krane, animation by TED-Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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