Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

We use only 10% of our brains.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is false - we use much more than 10% of our brains. This is a pervasive myth. Brain imaging techniques like fMRI and PET scans show activity throughout the brain even during simple tasks. Different areas are active at different times, but there's no dormant 90%. Damage to even small brain areas can have severe effects.

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