Interesting facts about The Human Brain.

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The Human Brain

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The human brain is the most complex and least understood part of the human anatomy. There may be a lot we don’t know, but here are a few interesting facts that we’ve got covered.

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Here are some interesting facts about Human brain

  • Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles per hour.

  • The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10watt light bulb.

  • The storage capacity of the brain in electronic terms is thought to be between 3 or even 1,000 terabytes. Can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica.

  • The brain only makes up about 2% of our body mass, yet consumes 20% of the oxygen that enters your bloodstream.

  • The brain is much more active at night than during the day.

  • Scientists say the higher your I.Q. the more you dream.

  • Neurons continue to grow throughout human life.

  • 80% of the brain is water.

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