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5 Thought-Provoking Facts About Brain Function

It’s bigger, faster and more adaptable than most owners realize.

By Allison Futterman
Jan 27, 2022 6:00 AMJan 27, 2022 6:01 AM
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The average human brain weighs about three pounds, contains 80 to 90 billion neurons, and controls feelings, memories, sensations and movement. The complexities of the brain have been studied since ancient times, and much has been learned. But neuroscientific research continues to shed light on this amazing organ. Here are five interesting aspects of brain function.

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