WONDER #1610: How Much of Our Brains Do We Use?

Question 1 of 3

The notion that human beings only use 10% of their brain capacity is a popular what?

1. myth
2. fact
3. truth
4. standard

Question 2 of 3

Evidence shows that, over the course of an average day, you use what percentage of your brain?

1. 10%
2. 35%
3. 70%
4. 100%

Question 3 of 3

Although the brain only accounts for 3-5% of the body’s weight, it uses approximately what percentage of the body’s energy?

1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 20%
4. 90%

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