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1 The Radiant Human Brain Nothing Trivial About That

2 Welcome to Trivial Brain Pursuit A sperm whale’s brain averages 17 lbs The dolphin brain averages 4 lbs A dog’s brain weighs 72 grams A gorilla’s brain averages 1 lb

3 How much does the human brain weigh?? 1. 6 lbs 1. 6 lbs 2. 18 lbs 2. 18 lbs 3. 4 ounces 3. 4 ounces 4. 3 lbs 4. 3 lbs

4 The Answer... Three Pounds

5 The average human brain is the size of 1. A beach ball 1. A beach ball 2. a grapefruit 2. a grapefruit 3. a lemon 3. a lemon 4. a marble 4. a marble

6 The Answer is... A Grapefruit

7 Which of the Following statements is true? 1. A single neuron can transmit between 250- 2500 impulses per second. 2. The human brain is 78% water. 3. The human brain is soft enough to cut with a butter knife. 4. The outer surface, which is the thickness of an orange peel, would be the size of a page of newspaper if laid out flat. 5. All of the above. 6. None of the above.

8 The Answer is... All of the Above

9 What of the following affects brain functioning 1. The kind of car you drive 2. The amount of water you drink. 3. The number of hours you sleep each night. 4. How much soda you drink each day. 5. How much you read each day. 6. None of the above. 7. All but #1.

10 The Answer Is... All but # 1

11 What is the quickest way to improve brain functioning? 1. Stand up and stretch. 2. Take four deep breaths. 3. Get a divorce. 4. Go to college. 5. Laugh at a good joke. 6. Kiss a child.

12 The Answer is... Take Four Deep Breaths

13 The Following is an image of: A. A space monster B. Mold C. A brain neuron D. Intestines

14 The Answer is: C. A brain neuron

15 The growth structures known as dendrites most resemble: A. Twigs and Branches on a tree B. Spaghetti in a bowl C. Dry oatmeal D. Slime

16 The Answer is: A. Twigs and Branches on a tree

17 Research shows that the dendrites of the brain can bloom and prune within: A. One Week B. One Month C. Four Days D. Four Hours

18 The Answer is: C. Four Days

19 Congratulations !! Your Brain is Still Working Created by Jamie Lee, 2006


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