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The Human Brain The Most Complex Organ

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The human brain

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The wrinkles that pack massive power

teacher The deep folds of the cerebral cortex allow a massive surface area to fit inside a small skull.

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The unsung heroes called glial cells

teacher Often overlooked helper cells outnumber or equal neurons and keep the brain clean and structured.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Brain energy: The human brain consumes 20% of the body's energy despite making up only 2% of its weight.

Quizzes

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Quiz

What are the grooves on the folded surface of the brain called?

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How fast can electrical signals travel along human neurons?

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What is the approximate flat surface area of a human cerebral cortex?

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What percentage of the body's total energy does the brain consume?

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Who discovered the protective blood-brain barrier in 1885?

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How many neurons are in a typical human brain?

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Which cells act as the brain's dedicated immune defense system?

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What is the main function of glial cells in the brain?

Glosario

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Glossary

microglia (noun)
Small glial cells of the central nervous system that act as macrophages to support neurons. In 1919, Spanish neuroscientist Pio Del Rio Hortega first distinguished these cells while investigating the neural environment.

Gossip

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Which brain superpower would you rather have?

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