Circle of Willis: Evolution's Redundant Neurological Failsafe

The human brain consumes an astonishing twenty percent of the body's oxygen. A disruption in its blood supply for just a few minutes causes catastrophic neurological damage. Yet, evolution engineered a brilliant, hidden roundabout at the base of our skulls to prevent exactly this. The Circle of Willis explores the miraculous architectural redundancy of the brain's vascular system. This book deta...