The brains power lies in its synapse- there are 100 trillion connections where nerve cells pulse
information to one another in the brain.
Your cerebral cortex the outermost rind or bark of that cauliflowery mass that makes up most of your brain isnt just a single structure. All across your brain, the cortex is divided into stacked layers of neurons, many of them overlapping like the patches of a quilt.
New brain connections are made every time you form a memory
% of cerebral oxygen consumption by white matter = 6% % of cerebral oxygen consumption by gray matter = 94%
Average number of neurons in the brain = 100 billion Total number of neurons in the cerebral cortex = 10 billion Rate of neuron growth (early pregnancy) = 250,000 neurons/minute
The blood brain barrier is semi permeable It has several important functions: 1. Protects the brain from "foreign substances" in the blood that may injure the brain. 2. Protects the brain from hormones and neurotransmitters in the rest of the body. 3. Maintains a constant environment for the brain.
The Pineal body secretes melatonin and neuroactive peptides. It is associated with circadian rhythms
Your brain is protected by several bones. These eight bones make up the cranium. There is a large opening, called the foramen magnum, located in the back of the occipital bone. This is where the medulla ends and projects out of the skull. Smaller holes in the skull, called foramina, allow nerves and blood vessels to enter and leave the cranium.
When awake the human brain produces enough oxygen to power a light bulb
Whose brains are these? Match the brain with the animal. Put up your answers on a post-it with your name and class, by September 5th