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Two Sides of the Brain

  • September 29, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Your brain has two sides, or hemispheres. The left hemisphere controls muscles on the right side of your body, and the right hemisphere controls the muscles on your left. If one side of your brain gets hurt, the opposite side of your body will be affected.

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