Human Brain Essay

I. The human brain weighs on average three pounds or 1.5 kg.

II. Dimensions of human brain are mind scratching.

III. Average brain width = 140 mm Average brain length = 167 mm Average brain height = 93 mm

IV. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and makes up 85% of the brain’s weight.

V. Human skin weighs twice as much as brain.

VI. The brain is made up of about 75% water.

VII. The human brain is composed of about 100 billion neurons plus a trillion glial cells.

VIII. The human brain is the fattest organ in the body and may consist of at least 60% fat.

IX. Neurons develop at the rate of 250,000 neurons per minute during early pregnancy.

X. Human brain has more brain cells as a newborn baby than it will ever have again. At birth, brain has

Excessive stress has shown to "alter brain cells, brain structure and brain function."

XXX. Scientists have discovered that men and women’s brains react differently to pain, which explains why they may perceive or discuss pain differently.

XXXI. Every time one recall a memory or have a new thought, one is creating a new connection in your brain.

XXXII. While one sleep at night, its the best time for brain to consolidate all memories from the day.

XXXIII. Lack of sleep may actually hurt ability to create new memories.

XXXIV. Studies show that brain waves are more active while dreaming than when one is awake.

XXXV. Human brain generates nearly 25 watts of power while you're awake,which is enough to light up a light bulb.

XXXVI. There’s a virus that attacks human DNA making people less intelligent, impairing brain activity, learning & memory.

XXXVII. Humans have taste receptors in the stomach, intestines, pancreas,lungs , anus, testicles and the brain.

XXXVIII. The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.

XXXIX. Juggling has shown to change the brain in as little as seven days. The study indicates that learning new things helps the brain to change very