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The human brain is composed of a vast network of neurons, with estimates ranging from 86 to 100 billion as cited in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, [4] describes the functional connectivity of these neurons within the human brain through synaptic influence.
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Neuroanatomy, Neuron Action Potential - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
claimNeurons in the human brain have an average of 1,000 synapses that influence the electrical potential of the neuronal membrane.
measurementThe human brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons and one quadrillion synapses.
7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com 1 fact
measurementThe human brain weighs approximately 3 pounds and contains approximately 86 billion neurons.
A harder problem of consciousness: reflections on a 50-year quest ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
measurementThe human brain weighs approximately three pounds and contains nearly 86 billion neurons and over 500 trillion synapses.