how does the brain work?

Question: how does the brain work?

Asked by parapassion to Michelle on 15 Jun 2010 in Categories: General.
- Michelle Murphy answered on 15 Jun 2010:
  
  If we knew that none of us would have jobs but basically it receives and send chemical and electrical messages to cells all over our bodies pretty quickly (think about how quickly you can make your toes wiggle and its a long way from your brain to your toes).

Question: how does the brain work?