NNadir
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Wed Aug-03-05 09:36 PM
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In connection with a discussion I was having on another website, where I don't go all that often anymore, I was reviewing some biochemistry I hadn't thought about for some time.
Here is an interesting fact: The human brain burns about 120 grams of glucose daily, producing 1,760 kJ of energy. A day contains 86400 seconds. This means that the power output of your brain is about 20 watts.
You are a dim bulb indeed. :-) :think:
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Wed Aug-03-05 09:46 PM
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(thought I would help prove your dim bulb theory)
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Wed Aug-03-05 09:47 PM
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2. But pretty bright compared to the rest of the body (per unit weight) |
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Wed Aug-03-05 10:10 PM
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3. IIRC the largest energy expenditure is maintaining body temperature |
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Which shouldn't come as a surprise.
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NNadir
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Thu Aug-04-05 07:39 AM
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Edited on Thu Aug-04-05 07:39 AM by NNadir
You're not a dim bulb, however, if you're fluorescent.
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