95 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm
Note
"Special publication"--Spine.
At head of title on cover and spine: National Geographic.
Contents
Your unique inner world -- The flavor illusion -- Hurt brains hurt people -- The easy problems of consciousness.
Summary
How is it that a three-pound mass of tissues and fats is known to be the most complex of living structures? THE BRAIN dives into the control center of the human body and explores the fascinating organ that sets the human species apart. Some highlights include a look at the possible trillion neurons that transmit information and coordinate physical activities, and the latest imaging techniques that help us identify abnormalities and disease.-- Provided by publisher.