Brain

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- An adult brain weighs about three pounds
- Consists of over 100 billion neurons
- Is composed of 77-78% water
- Consumes 20% of the oxygen we breath and 20% of the energy we consume
- Divided into four segments: frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe and occipital lobe

The human brain is a highly complex organ that controls the whole human body, including the central nervous system, behavior, thoughts and biology.
Main Parts of the Brain
1. Neurons: Nerve cells
2. Glial Cells: Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system
3. Cerebrum: Controls movement, memory, reason
4. Cerebellum: Controls balance, movement, coordination
5. Brain Stem: Controls breathing, digestion, circulation
6. Pituitary Gland: Produced and releases hormones
7. Hypothalamus: Controls brain temperature
Brain Health

Several factors impact brain health, including nutrition, alcohol, age, trauma and use of the brain.
Brain Diseases

Some major brain diseases are: stroke, epilepsy, tumors, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Encephalitis.

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