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[[File:The Doctor's Brain 1.jpg|thumb|The inside of the [[Fourth Doctor]]'s brain. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy (TV story)|The Invisible Enemy]]'')]] | [[File:The Doctor's Brain 1.jpg|thumb|The inside of the [[Fourth Doctor]]'s brain. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy (TV story)|The Invisible Enemy]]'')]] | ||
A '''brain''' was the central area for thought in most sentient biological entities. All | A '''brain''' was the central area for [[thought]] in most sentient biological entities. All [[animal]]s had brains of some sort. ([[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs (TV story)|Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'') | ||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] claimed that a machine as efficient as the [[human]] brain would have to be bigger than [[London]] and powered by the entire [[Europe]]an grid. A [[Gallifreyan physiology#The Brain|Time Lord's brain]] was even more complex. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'') | The [[Fourth Doctor]] claimed that a [[machine]] as efficient as the [[human]] brain would have to be bigger than [[London]] and powered by the entire [[Europe]]an grid. A [[Gallifreyan physiology#The Brain|Time Lord's brain]] was even more complex. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invisible Enemy]]'') | ||
[[Richard Harries]] experimented with | [[Richard Harries]] experimented with [[brainwave]]s. He had sibling [[rat]]s transfer [[knowledge]] through the waves and complete tasks the other had learnt. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Banquo Legacy]]'') | ||
The [[Fifth Doctor]] created an [[anti-dreaming device]] that stopped the brainwaves associated with [[dream]]ing. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance]]'') | The [[Fifth Doctor]] created an [[anti-dreaming device]] that stopped the brainwaves associated with [[dream]]ing. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance]]'') | ||
While most brains were natural, [[the Rani]] once constructed a giant brain to absorb the mental energies of various individuals and compute the | While most brains were natural, [[the Rani]] once constructed a giant brain to absorb the mental energies of various individuals and compute the [[equation]]s for a [[Time Manipulator]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time and the Rani]]'') | ||
In certain circumstances, the brain could be transplanted out of the biological entity into another vessel. This was done with [[Morbius]]' brain after his body was destroyed. His ally, [[Mehendri Solon]], had to find a head large enough to fit the brain and only found the right match when he met the [[Fourth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius]]'') On [[Thoros Beta]], the surgeon [[Crozier]] accomplished significant results in this field, with the brain of the [[Mentor]] [[Kiev]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Mindwarp (TV story)|Mindwarp]]'') On [[Pete's World]], the [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]] there were created by having the brain transplanted from the human form into the cybernetic suit. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') | In certain circumstances, the brain could be transplanted out of the biological entity into another vessel. This was done with [[Morbius]]' brain after his [[body]] was destroyed. His ally, [[Mehendri Solon]], had to find a head large enough to fit the brain and only found the right match when he met the [[Fourth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius]]'') On [[Thoros Beta]], the surgeon [[Crozier]] accomplished significant results in this field, with the brain of the [[Mentor]] [[Kiev]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Mindwarp (TV story)|Mindwarp]]'') On [[Pete's World]], the [[Cyberman (Pete's World)|Cybermen]] there were created by having the brain transplanted from the human form into the cybernetic suit. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rise of the Cybermen]]'') | ||
The [[Ood]] had two brains. One was carried in their | The [[Ood]] had two brains. One was carried in their [[hand]]s. There was also a [[Ood Brain|giant brain]] on the [[Ood Sphere]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Ood (TV story)|Planet of the Ood]]'') | ||
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] claimed to have twenty-seven brains when chatting with Clara, although it was a lie. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Bells of Saint John (TV story)|The Bells of Saint John]]'') | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] claimed to have twenty-seven brains when chatting with [[Clara Oswald|Clara]], although it was a lie. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Bells of Saint John (TV story)|The Bells of Saint John]]'') | ||
The [[Morpho (species)|Morpho]] were a race of disembodied brains. ([[TV]]: "[[The Velvet Web]]") As were the [[Masters of Dorada]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dream Masters]]'') and the [[Shoal of the Winter Harmony]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)|The Return of Doctor Mysterio]]'') | The [[Morpho (species)|Morpho]] were a race of disembodied brains. ([[TV]]: "[[The Velvet Web]]") As were the [[Masters of Dorada]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dream Masters]]'') and the [[Shoal of the Winter Harmony]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Return of Doctor Mysterio (TV story)|The Return of Doctor Mysterio]]'') | ||
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[[K9 Mark 2]] told [[Starkey]] that the second planet in the [[Montoon system]] had an "ocean of brains". ([[TV]]: ''[[Curse of Anubis]]'') | [[K9 Mark 2]] told [[Starkey]] that the second planet in the [[Montoon system]] had an "ocean of brains". ([[TV]]: ''[[Curse of Anubis]]'') | ||
Lady [[Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17]] was able to survive the destruction of the sheet of skin which formed her "body" because her brain was undamaged, allowing her to constitute a new skin body with another skin sheet from her old human body — this one taken from her backside. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of the World (TV story)|The End of the World]]'', ''[[New Earth (TV story)|New Earth]]'') | Lady [[Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17]] was able to survive the destruction of the sheet of [[skin]] which formed her "body" because her brain was undamaged, allowing her to constitute a new skin body with another skin sheet from her old human body — this one taken from her backside. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of the World (TV story)|The End of the World]]'', ''[[New Earth (TV story)|New Earth]]'') | ||
[[Miranda Cleaves]] had a [[blood]] | [[Miranda Cleaves]] had a [[blood clot]] in her brain, as did her [[ganger]]. Cleaves was cured by a poultice the [[Eleventh Doctor]] gave her. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Almost People]]'') | ||
The [[Judoon]] had rather small brains; a Judoon brain was able to fit in a box that could easily be held in a [[humanoid]] palm. ([[WC]]: ''[[Prequel (A Good Man Goes to War)]]'') | The [[Judoon]] had rather small brains; a Judoon brain was able to fit in a box that could easily be held in a [[humanoid]] palm. ([[WC]]: ''[[Prequel (A Good Man Goes to War)]]'') | ||
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The [[Great Power]] increased the power of [[Dalek]] brains, but it killed them shortly afterwards. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story)|Doctor Who and the Daleks]]'') | The [[Great Power]] increased the power of [[Dalek]] brains, but it killed them shortly afterwards. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Daleks (short story)|Doctor Who and the Daleks]]'') | ||
According to [[Tegan Jovanka]], most | According to [[Tegan Jovanka]], most [[dinosaur]]s had brains "the size of a pea." ([[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]'') | ||
[[Category:Mind]] | [[Category:Mind]] | ||
[[Category:Brains]] | [[Category:Brains]] | ||
[[Category:Anatomy and physiology from the real world]] | [[Category:Anatomy and physiology from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 00:36, 9 November 2018
A brain was the central area for thought in most sentient biological entities. All animals had brains of some sort. (TV: Invasion of the Dinosaurs)
The Fourth Doctor claimed that a machine as efficient as the human brain would have to be bigger than London and powered by the entire European grid. A Time Lord's brain was even more complex. (TV: The Invisible Enemy)
Richard Harries experimented with brainwaves. He had sibling rats transfer knowledge through the waves and complete tasks the other had learnt. (PROSE: The Banquo Legacy)
The Fifth Doctor created an anti-dreaming device that stopped the brainwaves associated with dreaming. (TV: Snakedance)
While most brains were natural, the Rani once constructed a giant brain to absorb the mental energies of various individuals and compute the equations for a Time Manipulator. (TV: Time and the Rani)
In certain circumstances, the brain could be transplanted out of the biological entity into another vessel. This was done with Morbius' brain after his body was destroyed. His ally, Mehendri Solon, had to find a head large enough to fit the brain and only found the right match when he met the Fourth Doctor. (TV: The Brain of Morbius) On Thoros Beta, the surgeon Crozier accomplished significant results in this field, with the brain of the Mentor Kiev. (TV: Mindwarp) On Pete's World, the Cybermen there were created by having the brain transplanted from the human form into the cybernetic suit. (TV: Rise of the Cybermen)
The Ood had two brains. One was carried in their hands. There was also a giant brain on the Ood Sphere. (TV: Planet of the Ood)
The Eleventh Doctor claimed to have twenty-seven brains when chatting with Clara, although it was a lie. (TV: The Bells of Saint John)
The Morpho were a race of disembodied brains. (TV: "The Velvet Web") As were the Masters of Dorada, (PROSE: The Dream Masters) and the Shoal of the Winter Harmony. (TV: The Return of Doctor Mysterio)
K9 Mark 2 told Starkey that the second planet in the Montoon system had an "ocean of brains". (TV: Curse of Anubis)
Lady Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17 was able to survive the destruction of the sheet of skin which formed her "body" because her brain was undamaged, allowing her to constitute a new skin body with another skin sheet from her old human body — this one taken from her backside. (TV: The End of the World, New Earth)
Miranda Cleaves had a blood clot in her brain, as did her ganger. Cleaves was cured by a poultice the Eleventh Doctor gave her. (TV: The Almost People)
The Judoon had rather small brains; a Judoon brain was able to fit in a box that could easily be held in a humanoid palm. (WC: Prequel (A Good Man Goes to War))
The Mechanistrians were Korads who had their brains placed in machines. (PROSE: Peril in Mechanistria)
The Clockwork Repair Droids of the 51st century spaceship SS Madame de Pompadour thought they could use the brain of their ship's namesake, Madame de Pompadour herself, to help repair their ship; to this end they opened up time windows back to 18th century France to stalk Madame de Pompadour. (TV: The Girl in the Fireplace)
Mordrega needed to consume human brains to survive. (AUDIO: The Ghosts of Gralstead)
The Great Power increased the power of Dalek brains, but it killed them shortly afterwards. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Daleks)
According to Tegan Jovanka, most dinosaurs had brains "the size of a pea." (TV: Earthshock)
