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No, a quadrillion transistors is not approximately the same as the number of neurons in the human brain, because the neurons can make multiple connections to other neurons. Also, it is more than just a "number of bits" in the brain - it is chemistry, meaning that it is more analog than digital - and it is (in some schools of thought) spiritual and/or quantum or sub atomic.

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Does number of neurons remain constant?

No, the number of neurons in the brain can change throughout one's life. Neuroplasticity allows for the creation of new neurons and the pruning of existing ones based on experience and learning. Certain conditions can also impact neuron number, such as neurodegenerative diseases or injuries.


What is the number 1260000000000000000000?

The number 1260000000000000000000 is read as "one quintillion, two hundred sixty quadrillion" in the short scale numerical system.


A neuronal circuit that concentrates or directs a large number of incoming impulses to a rather small number of neurons is called?

A neuronal circuit that concentrates or directs a large number of incoming impulses to a rather small number of neurons is called a convergent circuit. In this type of circuit, multiple inputs converge onto one or a few output neurons, allowing for integration and processing of information from various sources.


What The two types of cells of the nervous system are?

Neurons or the nerve cells are the basic unit of nervous system. Based on their function (as in whether they transmit impulse from the CNS or to the CNS) neurons are classified as sensory neurons (carry impulses to the CNS), motor neurons (carry impulses from the CNS to the target organ) and mixed neurons which perform both the functions. The neurons can also be classified based on the number of associated axons or even presence or absences of axons.


Does the number of neurons in a chain affect the signal speed?

Yes, the number of neurons in a chain can affect signal speed, but the relationship is not straightforward. While the speed of signal transmission along an individual neuron is primarily determined by factors like myelination and axon diameter, the overall processing time can increase with more neurons due to synaptic delays at each junction. Therefore, a longer chain of neurons can lead to slower overall signal propagation due to these additional processing times, despite individual neurons transmitting signals rapidly.