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human brain baboon brain camel brain  kangaroo brain squirrel brain  rabbit brain

 		  rhesus monkey brain  dolphin brain cat brain  raccoon brain   frog brain

* this table does not accurately reflect size differences between the brains

 

At first glance one might say that these brains look completely different. Yet, you have probably noticed a few similarities:

  • each brain has discrete structures
  • each brain has a spinal cord descending from it
  • although shown from a lateral view, each brain has two hemispheres

 

Would you like to explore differences between brains, or would you rather compare brains and body sizes?

 

click here to explore differences                click here to explore the relationship between brain and body size

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   Compare Brains
      • Why?
      • Similarities
      • Differences

   Brain vs. Body Size
      • Equalize Body Size
      • Equalize Brain Size

   Brain Slices & Slides
      • Terminology
      • Sagittal Cuts
      • Main Structures
      • Magnification

   The Neuron
      • Neurons in Animals
      • What is a Neuron?
      • Fun Facts 

   Intelligence

   Neuroscience Timeline

   Links

   Glossary

   Bibliography

   Purpose
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