TRUE/FALSE
The brain of a human contains approximately of one hundred billion neurons.
TRUE
~1,5 kg
The human brain weighs about 1,5kg. However, size does not always imply intelligence. Men tend to have larger brains than women.
What is the colour of the human brain?
The human brain color physically is white, black, and red-pinkish and exhibits white, gray, and yellow shadows.
humans only use 10% of their brain
FALSE
It is a myth that humans only use 10 percent of the brain. We actually use all of it. We’re even using more than 10 percent when we sleep.
13 milliseconds
the human brain can process certain types of information within as little as 13 milliseconds
What processes of our body does the brain regulate?
The brain controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body.
The brain can’t feel pain.
TRUE
The brain can’t feel pain. It interprets pain signals sent to it, but it does not feel pain.
77% to 80%
The average brain is about 77% to 80% water
What is the main source of communication between the body and the brain?
The spinal cord is the main source of communication between the body and the brain.
Computer or video games may help improve cognitive abilities.
TRUE
Computer or video games may help improve cognitive abilities. However, more studies must be conducted to learn how much they help or what types of games help.
2%
Human brain contains about 2% of the total water in your body.
Until what age does the human brain keep developing?
The human brain keeps developing until the age of late 40s. It is the only organ in the human body to undergo development for such a long time. It also sees more changes than any other organ.
The brain controls the whole body
True
fingerprint
researchers discovered that a person's brain activity is as unique as a fingerprint.
What percentage of the energy used by the human body is consumed by the brain?
20%