06/24/2023
5 fun facts about the human nervous system! 🧠
1. The human brain alone consists of about a 100 billion neurons. If all these neurons were to be lined up, it would form a 600 mile long line.
2. The nervous system is very quick, it can transmit impulses at a tremendous speed of 100 meters per second. The speed of message transmissions to the brain can be as high as 180 miles per hour.
3. In humans, the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, while the left side of the brain controls the right side.
4. There are millions of nerve cells in the human body. This number even exceeds the number of stars in the Milky Way.
5. There are 43 different pairs nerves which connect the central nervous system to every part of our body. Twelve of these nerve pairs are connected to the brain, while the remaining 31 are connected to the spinal cord, which is why it’s so important to get your back checked out.
Bonus: Sodium ions and potassium are necessary constituents to ensure proper functioning of the nervous system. Even Vitamin B is considered to be beneficial for it!
