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How Much Does the Brain Weigh?

Time for a pop quiz. How much does the average adult brain weigh?

A. 8 ounces
B. 1 pound
C. 3 pounds
D. 10 pounds

Bird brains are among the smallest brains. A house sparrow weighs in at just half an ounce. An elephant, by contrast, has an 11-pound brain to support that famous memory.


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