You can discover many interesting facts about the human body, whether you are a scientist or just a curious layperson. There are thousands and thousands of biological system in the human body. Each is designed to do a specific job. The human body is an amazing place. You can find out about the skeletal structure, the circulatory and digestive systems, to name just a few.
The human body is made up of about 7,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 (7-octillion) atoms. These atoms were created during the Big Bang 13 million years ago. It is estimated that the microbial biome of the human body is 39 trillion cells.
Teeth make up the skeletal system of the body. A person's adult teeth can have approximately 32 teeth. Teeth are not considered bones, but they are part of the skeletal system. The hardest substance in the human body is enamel.
Adult human hearts beat approximately 36,500,000x per year. Average adult blood supply amounts to five liters. An adult bladder can hold between 16 and 24 ounces of urine. Most people draw the same size lungs. The surface area for adult human lungs measures 70 square metres.
More than 600 skeletal muscle cells make up the human body. Each muscle is composed of two parts. There are also muscles with different pulley directions. The human body has 20 tons of force. The only muscle in the body that does not tire is the heart. The eye can distinguish 10 million colors and has 2 million parts.
The human body produces 25 million cells per second. It can boil half a gallon water in 30 minutes. It also produces heat for the digestion of food. This heat is used for maintaining homeostasis. The heart can produce enough pressure for blood to be squirted 30 feet.
The human body is home to 100,000 miles of blood vessels. The circulatory systems consists of the heart as well as the arteries, veins, capillaries and blood vessels. It transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, as well as nutrients throughout your body. It also removes waste from the body. Two quarts are filtered by the kidneys.
The human nose can identify 50,000 different smells. It also generates enough electricity to light a lightbulb. The ultraviolet light can be detected by the human eye.
The human brain is the largest organ in the human body. It houses 100 billion nerve cells. The adult brain requires more oxygen than any other part of the body. The brain can live without oxygen for between five and 10 minutes. The adult human brain weighs three pounds. It gets about 20% of oxygen from the rest. It also contains more nerve cells than Encyclopedia Britannica. The brain generates far more electrical impulses daily than all the phones in the world.
There are more than 500 functions within the human body. Some of these functions are digestion, filtering, and breathing. The "chemical factory" of our bodies is the liver.
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How does your brain control the functions within your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells you your stomach to digest food; your lungs to inhale air; and it tells you your arms and legs how to move.
Your brain consists of billions of nerve cells connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. The membrane contains channels that allow ions like sodium and potassium to enter the cell and leave it. The neuron fires when there is ion movement.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
When another neuron sends an impulse to the presynaptic neural cell, neurotransmitter is released. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. That's right, we have more than 50 parts of our bodies, but one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. Blood must continue to flow to allow the wounds to heal properly. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows blood drainage from the injury area.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. However, there's more to this location than meets the eye.
You will also find some of the oddest wildlife species in this natural wonder.
Let's now see how this amazing destination came to be so well-known for its mystery.
Antarctica, The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some say it means "land on ice." Some believe it means "land of ice". Others believe it is Greek mythology.
Antarktis was an ancient Greek name that was given to the island where Zeus and his twin brothers, Zeus. According to some legends, one of these twins was born in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
Others believe the name was derived from the Greek words tropos, which means turn, and anti, meaning against. This would signify land turned away the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has always been a fascination for people.
It is the coldest, windiest, driest and highest continent. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
Yet, the frozen desert is alive with life.
About 90 percent of all living things on Earth live here. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water freezes into ice instead of evaporating into the air.
This causes large amounts of ice to float above ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. They continue to grow in size each year.
The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. According to scientists, global warming could be good for us because the melting of the ice sheets will accelerate, which can lead to floods that release toxic chemicals into our soil and bodies.
Others warn that this theory sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie.
These are five interesting facts about livers
The liver is responsible both for breaking down toxins as well as storing vitamins, minerals. It also helps regulate blood pressure and keeps our body temperature stable.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms could indicate problems with your liver.
You may notice symptoms such as dark urine, yellowing skin and fatigue. These aren’t the only warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
The liver is an essential organ. It is essential for detoxification and metabolism as well as reproduction.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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The liver of a baby is roughly half the size that of an adult at birth. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver is located below the ribs on the left-hand side of your abdomen.
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There are 16 major lobes of the liver. But there are also many smaller ones.
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About 10 million red blood cells are found in the liver.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
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American history secret societies and clubs
For many reasons, secret societies and clubs of American History are fascinating. Another reason is the mystery that surrounds them. A second reason is their impact on society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America’s history in order to promote ideas that might otherwise be considered taboo. Anti-Semitism is one example of such ideas. These groups also spread ideologies like communism and socialists.
The Ku Klux Klan was the most famous American group. This group was founded in 1865 following the Civil War. Its purpose was protect white men against African Americans.
Other organizations that were created in this period include the Knights Templar (Freemasons), and Odd Fellows. All of these groups shared similar beliefs and goals.
Another interesting aspect of secret society membership is that it was not only for males. However, these groups had some female members. These women were Emma Goldman and Margaret Sanger as well as Susan B Anthony.
Other secret societies, aside from the ones mentioned, did not share the same ideals. In 1832, the Order of Skull & Bones was formed. Their goal, however, was to create an elite section within the United States.