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An organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals is the ______
An organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals is the ______
brain
The ______ is located in the head, usually close to the sensory organs for senses such as vision
The ______ is located in the head, usually close to the sensory organs for senses such as vision
brain
The cerebral cortex contains approximately 14–16 billion ______ in a human
The cerebral cortex contains approximately 14–16 billion ______ in a human
neurons
Each ______ is connected by synapses to several thousand other neurons
Each ______ is connected by synapses to several thousand other neurons
Brains exert centralized control over a body's other organs and act on the rest of the body by generating patterns of muscle activity and by driving the secretion of chemicals called ______
Brains exert centralized control over a body's other organs and act on the rest of the body by generating patterns of muscle activity and by driving the secretion of chemicals called ______
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Brain's location
Brain's location
The brain is situated in the head, near sensory organs like eyes.
Brain function
Brain function
The brain controls and coordinates body functions including movements and hormone releases.
Brain's Neuron Count
Brain's Neuron Count
A human brain contains many neurons - about 14-16 billion.
Neuron Connection
Neuron Connection
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Brain Control
Brain Control
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