Brain Flashcards
what is the cerebellum responsible for
coordination
what is the Tecumseh responsible for
controls movement in response to external stimuli
what is the spinal cord responsible for
automatic movements
what do energy restrictions restrict
you can only have a big brain or a big body
what percent of the body does the brain take up
2%
what percent of the body’s energy does the brain use
20%
how many neurons are in our brain
~86billion
human and gorilla brain comparison
similar size but gorillas brain mass is a third of our
how is the human brain size relative to others
a lot bigger than what it theoretically should be
what is the approximate mass of our brain
~1.5kg
how good are our brains
they are remarkable but not extraordinary
what is the cerebrum responsible for
volitional movements
what percent of cardiac output is sent to the brain
15-20%
what chemical is used to show energy pathway in blood
flurodeoxyglucose
