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                             The Human Brain’s Great Energy

                      The brain consists of approximately 80% water, 10% fat, 8%

                 proteins, and small amounts of carbohydrates, salt, and other min-
                 erals. Each one of its nerves functions by receiving electrochemical
                 signals. Neural networks store memories by weakening or
                                   strengthening their many connections, and the
                                                result is memory. Encountering un-
                                                    familiar situations or looking








                                                            The brain uses enough
                                                            energy to power a dim
                                                            lamp. Every memory is
                                                            the result of the 1,000-
                                                            500,000 connections
                                                            made by 100 billion cells
                                                            at a speed of 400 km per
                                                            hour (248.5 mph).
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