Definition of «brain complexity»

The phrase "brain complexity" refers to how intricate and advanced the brain is in terms of structure and function. It signifies how the brain is designed with numerous interconnected parts and sophisticated processes that enable it to think, perceive, learn, and perform various tasks.

Sentences with «brain complexity»

«We have literally no idea at what level of brain complexity consciousness stops,» says Christof Koch, another Caltech neuroscientist. (discovermagazine.com)
A neuron by itself, or even in a network of nerves, is not conscious — whole brain complexity is needed. (scientificamerican.com)
For example, loss of a regulatory element led to the adaptive loss of spines in sticklebacks (PMID 20007865) and the loss of a forebrain enhancer in humans may partially contribute to the gain of human brain complexity (PMID 21390129). (dresden-ipp.de)
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