{"id":218,"date":"2023-05-09T10:20:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T10:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhnscr.org\/blog\/understanding-braincells-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2023-05-20T19:16:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T19:16:15","slug":"understanding-braincells-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhnscr.org\/blog\/understanding-braincells-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding BrainCells: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Introduction:
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\n The brain is an incredible organ, responsible for everything from regulating our heartbeat to our ability to think and feel. While there\u2019s still much that we don\u2019t understand about the brain, one thing we do know is that its functional unit is the brain cell, or \u201cneuron.\u201d In this blog post, we\u2019ll explore the ins and outs of brain cells, answering questions like \u201chow many brain cells do we have?\u201d and \u201cwhat happens when we lose brain cells?\u201d Let\u2019s dive in!\n<\/p>\n

\n What is a BrainCell?
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\n A brain cell, or neuron, is a specialized cell that transmits electrical signals from one part of the body to another. There are billions of neurons in the brain, each with its unique role to play in our thoughts, feelings, and physical movements. Neurons communicate with each other through synapses, small gaps between the cells where neurotransmitters are released.\n<\/p>\n

\n How Many Brain Cells Do We Have?
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\n The number of brain cells in the human brain is estimated to be around 100 billion. This number is significantly higher than in other animals, such as rats or mice, where the number of brain cells is closer to a few million. It\u2019s important to keep in mind, though, that the number of brain cells you have isn\u2019t necessarily indicative of your intelligence \u2013 the quality of the connections between those neurons is just as important.\n<\/p>\n

\n What Are the Functions of the Brain Cells?
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\n Brain cells have various functions, ranging from regulating movement to allowing us to feel emotions. Some of the key functions of brain cells include:\n<\/p>\n