About the Brain

The brain consumes ten times more energy by weight than the rest of the body.

• Correct

• Wrong

How fast does information travel in our brain?

• 245 km per hour

• 98 km per hour

• 431 km per hour

The brain isn't fully formed until age ...

• 18

• 25

• 14

Answer explanation

Brain development begins from the back of the brain and works its way to the front. Therefore, your frontal lobes, which control planning and reasoning, are the last to strengthen and structure connections.

The human brain can generate enough power to power a lightbulb.

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• Wrong

Answer explanation

All that power calls for some much-needed rest. Adequate sleep helps maintain the pathways in your brain.

About 55% of the brain is made up of water.

• Correct

• Wrong

Answer explanation

About 75% of the brain is made up of water. This means that dehydration, even in small amounts, can have a negative effect on the brain functions.

Is our brain active when we are sleeping?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

It’s a myth that you only use 10 % of your brain. You actually use all of it. (Yes, even when you are sleeping.) Neurologists confirm that your brain is always active.