• Question: how much does the mass of the brain increase during your life

    Asked by matthewbowmer to Damien, Rachael, Simon, Suzi, Tim on 21 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Rachael Ward

      Rachael Ward answered on 21 Jun 2011:

      Hi matthewbowmer

      Its interesting – babies brains are actually much bigger in relation to their final size than their bodies are. A newborn baby’s brain is about 25% or 1 quarter of its adult weight and grows to about 75% of its adult weight by about 2 years of age.

      I hope this answers your question

    • Photo: Suzi Gage

      Suzi Gage answered on 21 Jun 2011:

      Hi @matthewbowmer
      Great question, and Rachael, great answer!

      So although your brain gets larger, in proportion to your body it’s actually getting smaller! But more specified to be able to do what you need!

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