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How much brain capacity do our senses take up?

How much brain capacity do our senses take up?

Update: 2025-06-06
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David wants to know, 'How much do the senses take up in brain capacity and what sense occupies the largest part of the brain (I would guess it would be sight?)' James Tytko took on his query with help from Holly Bridge, professor of neuroscience at the University of Oxford... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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How much brain capacity do our senses take up?

How much brain capacity do our senses take up?

Dr Chris Smith