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Multitasking: Good or Bad for Your Brain?

Multitasking: Good or Bad for Your Brain? - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which part of the brain is responsible for multitasking?

A: The region of the brain that is responsible for multitasking is called the prefrontal cortex.

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Q: How much information does the brain process in a second?

A: The brain processes 400 billion bits of information every second.

Q: How many nerve cells does the average human brain have?

A: The average human brain has about 100 billion neurons.

Q: Do women multitask better than men?

A: Certain studies suggest that women are better than men in multitasking.

Q: What happens if you try to do three or more complex tasks at same time?

A: The brain will gradually lose focus on the third task and will juggle between the other two tasks.


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