10 Interesting Fact About Neurology and brain function

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• The human brain has around 100 billion nerve cells or neurons.
• The brain cannot feel pain because it does not have pain receptors.
• Brain size does not always determine one's intelligence.
• When we sleep, the brain is still active and continues to work.
• We only use about 10% of our brain capacity, although this myth is actually wrong.
• The human brain can record and remember more than 100,000 faces.
• When we feel afraid or stress, the brain releases the hormone adrenaline which makes us feel alert and ready to act.
• The brain serves to control all our bodily functions, including heart rate, breathing, and digestion.
• Our brains continue to develop throughout our lives and can change according to experience and the environment.
• The human brain can process information at a speed of 268 miles per hour.