a friend is in a coma and recently had an EEG and the results that came back said he only had 2 percent brain functionality. Just trying to understand the whole process.
2006-08-03 06:14:49 · 4 answers · asked by archy m 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well, Einstein only had 9 percent. 2% isn't bad for a person in a coma, not at all. It means (s)he's doing something, with a good chance fo survival.
Normal is about 6 or 7%, maybe eight if you're very gifted.
Isn't that sad? Humans use less than 1/10 of their brain. Imagine what would happen if we tapped into all that.
2006-08-03 06:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a common myth that humans use only a small percentage of their brain.The fact is and has been proven by scientists is that we use 100% of our brains.View of a pet scan will clearly show this.2% may not be that unusual in the case of a coma.You could try doing a search of the term PET scan to find some more information on funtioality and usage.I'm so sorry to hear that your friend is ill.I too was in a coma then later a drug induced coma late last year.I don't even have a single memory of being in the hospital.Hope he gets well soon
2006-08-03 13:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by joecseko 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres a myth that we only actually use 10 percent of our brain
2006-08-03 13:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by kirupahost 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We use 100% of our brain. Sorry to hear about your friend.
2006-08-03 13:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by KissmeQT 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋