Fusion: Who's In Control? - Brain and Nervous System

You are on the basketball court. A teammate catches the ball. You race down the court. Your teammate throws the ball to you. You reach out. You catch the ball! How do your legs know where to go? How do your hands know how to catch the ball? It is your brain that tells your body what to do. Your brain controls your thoughts. Your brain controls your movements. First, your eyes see the ball. Your eyes send information to the brain. Then, your brain decides which muscles to move. Your legs run. Your hands reach out. You catch the ball.