British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

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BSL Environmental Science Glossary - Brain definition


Definition: The brain looks like a sponge with lots of ridges; it is dense and heavy. It has many different functions, like controlling the heart beating and the lungs expanding and contracting, breathing in and out. It controls the entire body, as well as cognitive functions such as language, learning, reading, sign language. Other functions include large motor movement and fine motor movement like gesturing, etc. There are many other functions of the brain, all which enable us to partake in everyday life normally and without conscious thought.