5 Questions
What is the approximate weight of the central nervous system in an average adult human?
1400g
What fraction of the volume of the central nervous system is occupied by capillaries?
One-third
How long are the capillaries within the central nervous system of an average adult human?
600 km
What is the approximate weight of the central nervous system in an adult mouse?
400g
If an adult human's central nervous system weighs approximately 1400g, what percentage of that weight is occupied by capillaries?
30%
Test your knowledge about the structure of the nervous system, including the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system. Explore facts like the weight and composition of the CNS in an average adult human.
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