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Originally Posted by FS

By that logic, most if not all of the human organs would qualify as brains.

Only if they work as the center of control for the organism. That is essentially what a brain is.

Originally Posted by FS

at's not necessarily true. I don't know what makes a deer stand still when 'caught' in headlights, but many animals who live in the same environments as snakes instinctually freeze when they encounter one. Perhaps the headlights of a car make a similar situation.

Actually I believe you are right in this aspect. As the first reaction from the sympathetic nervous system is to remain still and evaluate the threat. Than they either choose to fight or run.

Originally Posted by FS

I'm not scientist but I'm pretty sure there is more to the brain than just chemical and hormonal reactions. After all, it's not as if science can tell us exactly how it works yet.

I will not say that there isn't a possibility that the human brain has more to it than hormonal and chemical reactions. But from the current understanding of the human brain it is unlikely that the brain functions on any level greater than the movement of potassium and sodium ions, as well as hormone receptors. As these are the generators of the current functions we know of as higher functions.