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Compare Brains

• Pictures
  
• Similarities
  
• Differences

Compare Brain and Body Sizes

• Brains & Bodies
  
• Equalize body size
  
• Equalize brain size

Compare Brain Structures- Slices and Slides

• Directional terminology
  
• Sagittal cuts
  
• Main structures
• What's the point: magnification

The Neuron- Up Close and Personal

• Jello, mush, or neuron?
  
• Neurons in animals
  
• What is a neuron?
• Fun facts

The Question of Intelligence

• Why do we care?
  
• Methods for studying brain & intelligence

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Look at these Brains...

Take a close look at all these brains. Are they what you expected to see? What kinds of perceptions do you have about brain structure, brain sizes, the relationship between brains and complex behavior?

Human Baboon Monkey Camel Dolphin Kangaroo Cat Raccoon Rabbit Squirrel Frog

Now that you have looked at these brains, think about ways you can compare them.

Yes! Let's compare them!

I don't know how...

Huh? What does this mean?