-we did a brain dissection or more of a brain observation, reviewing the different parts of a sheep
brain which is similar to a human one
-worked on some questions relating to out brain observation that asked about the functions of each different part of the brain we observed (corpus callosum, cerebellum, medulla oblongata, pons, optic chiasma, ocipital lobes, olfactory bulbs, hypothalamus)
-had a quiz about the different structures and functions of the brain
Thoughts about the material...
I think the brain is very interesting because it's incredible how our brains can control everything from moving our arm to our heart beat to allowing us to reason and think logically or creatively and artistically. We can live without some parts of our body such as an arm but we would die without our brain. the ability for us to use thought and reasoning in out brain is what separates us from other animals on this planet. What animal has the most similar brain to a humans and why? what animal has the largest brain?
Above and beyond...
The average human brain is roughly 1300g, about two percent of a persons body weight. Sperm whales have one of the largest brains at about 7800g, about 0.06% of a persons body weight. The brain that is most similar to the human brain is the pig.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuXYXq8Lznw)
Good. Odd to think pigs are so similar (other organs too). Maybe not so hard to make the connection with some people :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately we only scratch the surface with our study of the brain.
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Mr. C
Uh Oh, I just realized your subject line doesn't have the required info. -0.5.
ReplyDeletePlease review the format listed in the first Blog posting.