2j. Movement, Balance & Coordination
Moving your body around without falling on your face takes an incredible amount of work from your brain. Balance and coordination are mainly managed by the cerebellum and a balance system found in your inner ear. Inside your inner ear, little hairs attached to nerves send signals to your brain. Movements like tilting your head, walking, standing up or changing position cause fluid and small crystals to move in your inner ear and bump into the hairs. The attached nerves send info to the cerebellum, which hopefully keeps you from tripping in front of your crush. 😅
Fast Fact
As a kid, did you love spinning in circles until you were so dizzy you fell over? Spinning fast shakes up the small crystals and fluid in your inner ear, meaning your brain can’t balance out your body until they settle down.