Science News for KIDS

National Geographic Kids Shop



Search
PuzzleZoneGameZoneSciFiZoneSciFairZoneLabZoneTeacherZone
Brain cells take a break

Going Deeper


Power Words

Power words:

Neuron: Any of the impulse-conducting cells that constitute the brain, spinal column and nerves.

K-complex: The largest event in healthy human EEGs; occurs in deep sleep.

Neuroscientist: A scientist who studies the brain and the nervous system.

EEG: A graphic record of the electrical activity of the brain as recorded by an electroencephalograph

Epilepsy: Any of various neurological disorders characterized by sudden recurring attacks of motor, sensory or psychic malfunction with or without loss of consciousness or convulsive seizures.

Return to article

Your Turn
  Talk Back

Going Deeper
  Related Stories
  Power Words
  Teacher Resources

Privacy Statement | About Us | Sponsors | Our Weekly Science News Magazine | Contact Us

Copyright © 2010 Society for Science & the Public. All rights reserved.
1719 N St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 | 202-785-2255 | editor@snkids.com