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Why does one side of the brain control the opposite side of the body?

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Why does one side of the brain control the opposite side of the body?
« on: 22/07/2010 20:43:27 »
does anyone know why the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice-versa. It just seems weird. mind you, the brain is quite complocated isnt it.

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Re: Why does one side of the brain control the opposite side of the body?
« Reply #1 on: 22/07/2010 20:45:15 »
Lol i just noticed the pun in that last post, "mind you".
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Re: Why does one side of the brain control the opposite side of the body?
« Reply #2 on: 22/07/2010 21:45:10 »
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=32318.0
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