Facts on The Human Brain

The human brain is the most complicated organ of the human body and is responsible for many traits such as personality, emotions, language, thoughts and the ability to maintain memories. A fascination with understanding the complexity of the brain has provided us with many facts.

Size

• Although an adult human brain weighs approximately three pounds, it is one of the body's largest organs.

Significance

• The brain is responsible for personality traits, the ability to think, learn, move, hear, see and controls other body functions such as breathing, sensing, digestion and behavior.

Composition

• The human brain consists of a Jello-like mass of fat and protein, containing as many as 100 billion neurons, or nerve cells and millions of nerve fibers.

Parts of the Brain

• Two separate sections make up the human brain: the cerebrum and cerebellum. The cerebrum is the largest and is further divided into two halves, also referred to as hemispheres.

Function

• Every section of the human brain has a specific function and while awake, generates energy capable of lighting a light bulb.

Misconception

• A common misconception regarding the human brain is that consuming less than six glasses of water a day will result in shrinking of the brain.