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In a tiny village named Respira, there was a magical breathing tree that kept everyone healthy. The tree's name was Neura.
What is the name of the magical tree?
Neura had a special duty: to control the breathing of all the villagers without them thinking about it.
What was Neira's special duty?
Like Neura, in our bodies, we have a system that takes care of our breathe - it's our brain's job!
What in our bodies is like Neura?
There are tiny messengers in Respira that run to Neura when the villagers need more air, like when they exercise.
When do the messengers run to Neura?
These messengers are like our nerves, which tell our brain how much air our body needs.
What are the messengers compared to?
Neura uses branches to send signals, making villagers breathe faster or slower.
How does Neura send signals?
Just like Neura, our brain has pathways that control how fast or slow we breathe.
What controls our breathing rate?
The villagers trust Neura to adjust their breathing, whether they are awake or asleep.
When does Neura adjust the villagers' breathing?
Our brain also adjusts our breathing automatically, whether we notice it or not!
Does our brain adjust our breathing automatically?
Sometimes, when the wind is strong, it brings lots of air to Respira. Neura doesn't have to work hard.
What happens when the wind is strong in Respira?
In our bodies, when there's plenty of air, our brain lets us breathe more easily and less often.
What does our brain do when there's plenty of air?
Neura and our brains teach us that even though breathing is automatic, it's vital and should be cared for.
What do Neura and our brains teach us about breathing?
