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Brain Cell (Neuron)

$12.95

The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are! Learn all about your brain and nervous system with this adorable unique plush Brain Cell.

Our soft, cuddly and unique educational tool is perfect for students, doctors, therapists, educators, healthcare workers, and patients that want to learn more about spinal cords, brains and neurological health. Makes a fun and memorable gift for family, brainy friends, brain lovers and anyone with a healthy sense of humor!

Features detailed stitching, high quality materials and an educational printed card with fascinating facts about our incredible neurons.

Size: 10 x 6 x 1.5”



The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease and to improving therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. 10% of your purchase will be donated to MJFF.


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Sizes Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size!
Gigantic (GG) 16-24"
XL (XL) 10-15"
Original (PD) 5-8"
Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip
Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry.
Packaging Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell.
Safety Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up.

All about Brain Cell (Neuron)

The little grey cells that make up your mind are primarily neurons. You have approximately 100 billion of them in your head!

The typical neuron is connected to thousands of others forming an inconceivably dense signal-processing network. With over a 1,000 trillion connections, or synapses, in your brain, there are more transmission-pathways in your head than there are atoms in the universe. But before you let that go to your head, think about this: the number of synapses peaks in early childhood, so the average three-year-old has ten times as many as the average adult!

Of course, a linear relationship between synaptic-density and cognitive ability has never been scientifically demonstrated. (If you need help with that sentence, ask a toddler).

But measuring brain-power doesn’t have to be tricky: research shows that there is enough electrical power flickering in your neurons to illuminate a flashlight bulb.

Or build one. It just depends how you think about it.

All a single neuron can do is flash a small signal on to its neighbors – and only when enough incoming synapses are active. But together, they bestow upon us action like an angel, and apprehension like a god.

Or do our thoughts animate them? Cogito ergo sum.

 
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