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Curious Crew

Central Nervous System | Ep. 404

Season 4 Episode 404 | 26m 46s

Uncontrollable hands, knee-jerk reflex, reaction times and more! The Curious Crew explores how our body’s system of nerves help us make quick decisions. STEM Challenge: Designing a sensory fidget toy. Curious About Careers: Child Development Researcher Dr. Janet Hauck

Aired: 02/25/18
Support for Curious Crew is provided by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and Consumers Energy Foundation.
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