For better human brain science homework

From: New Straits Times | Date: April 12, 2007| Author: Ellen Whyte | Copyright information


New Straits Times

04-12-2007

For better human brain science homework
Byline: Ellen Whyte
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Tech & U; Outlook
Column: Study smart

PMR and SPM science stream students have to tackle one of the most important and complex organs of the human body: the brain.

The focus of this part of the curriculum falls on identifying individual structures within the brain, detailing what actions they are involved in, a...

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