Understanding The Brain
...brains in the world today is to understand and emulate the brain. It is the center of perception whether of the universe or the self. No wonder we strive to understand it. Our efforts have yielded some results. How far we understand it today is reflected in the following queries.
The Organ
· What is brain?
· How does our brain control the entire body?
· What is the weight of a human brain?
· How does the human brain function?
· How does a neuron work in the nervous system, electrically or chemically?
· It is said that a fold in the upper surface of human brain is the seat of wisdom of the person. Is it true?
· What is the difference between the brain of an ape and a human brain?
· Why are some people more intelligent than others?
· What is the difference between human brain and a computer?
· What is the difference between mind and brain?
Brain is the master control organ in a living organism. Although, most invertebrates (animals without a backbone) do not have a well-developed brain, they do have clusters of nerve cells, called ganglia, that coordinate the activities of their body. On the other hand, all vertebrates (animals with a backbone) have some kind of brain. The function of a brain is to receive information from the sensory organs and nerves, about conditions both inside the body and outside it, rapidly analyze this information and then send out messages that control the various functions and actions of the body. The brain also stores information from past experience, which makes learning and remembering possible. In addition, the brain is the source of thoughts, moods, and emotions.
The human brain is a grayish-pink, jelly-like structure with many ridges and grooves on its surface. It is largely made up of several billion neurons (nerve cells). These neurons contribute to the mental activity, by firing electric impulses. The...
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