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How many neuros and glia cells are there in the human brain?
100 billion
What is the approximate weight of the human brain?
1 kilogram
How many connections does each nerve cell (neuron) have on average?
7000
What are the ridges and grooves on the brain's surface called?
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How many sensory inputs are mentioned in the context of brain function?
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What is the main function associated with the brain's output?
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What is the main focus of the course mentioned in the text?
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Which unit of the course is related to the fundamental organization and function of the brain and the nervous system?
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What guides the cognitive neuronal circuits in response to sensory input?
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What is the main function of dendrites in nerve cells?
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What is emphasized as the best way to consolidate knowledge about the nervous system?
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What must one understand to comprehend how the brain and nervous system work in health and disease?
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What is the primary role of axons in nerve cells?
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Which aspect is highlighted as crucial for further study of the complexity of the nervous system?
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What guides decision-making leading to behavioral outputs in response to sensory input?
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"The genome and the brain" are associated with which aspect of understanding the nervous system?
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