10 Brain Facts (Infograph)

Did you know that there is a neuron in the temporal lobe of the brain that singularly responds to pictures of Jennifer Aniston’s face? Because of this anomaly, this neuron has been given the name the “Jennifer Aniston neuron”. The brain is a fascinating machine and there is much more to be known about it besides this unexpected facial recognition ability. This illustration can provide information that will explain why your body does not feel pain, why you do not have conscious control over a certain limb, or why your nose causes you to experience different smells when viewing pictures. With information about your 3 pounds of brain, you can stump others with trivia, faux diagnose a friend, or use the real-life examples given to better understand what is happening daily in your body.