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What is the title of the reading article we discussed today?

How much mass of fatty material do we carry in our heads?

• 13 kg

• 1.3 kg

• 1.3 g

• 1.30 kg

Who said this statement, "The most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe."

What could be another title for the article?

• Understanding the Brain and How It Works

• New Trends in Brain Research

• How to Train Your Brain to Think Faster

What does flood of information mean?

• a lack of information

• a variety of information

• a huge amount of information

According to the article, which of the following is NOT true?

• The brain’s processing power allows you to react quickly in an emergency situation.

• The human brain contains about 100 billion neurons.

• The brain gets most of its energy from omega-3 fatty acids.

If you were stuck on a homework problem, the author might suggest _______.

• going to the gym

• playing a musical instrument

• doing a crossword puzzle

The following sentence would best be placed at the end of which paragraph?
A recent report suggests that a daily serving of spinach could make your brain 11 years younger.

• paragraph A

• paragraph D

• paragraph F

• paragraph B

How many neurons does our brain contains?

• 100 billion neurons

• 100 million neurons

• 10 billion neurons

• 100 trillion neurons

What is the brain's main source of energy?

• omega-3 fatty acids

• protein

• glucose

• green leafy greens