Health

10 Amazing About The Human System That Will Blow Your Mind

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2 years ago

May 26, 2023.

The human body is a fascinating machine, capable of incredible feats. From fighting off infections to healing broken bones, our bodies are always working hard to keep us healthy and alive.

In this article on Eko hot blog we’ll explore 10 amazing health facts that will leave you in awe of the incredible things our bodies can do.

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1. The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents – that’s more than any other mammal!

2. The tongue is the strongest muscle in the body relative to its size – it’s strong enough to lift a whole apple!

3. Your body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.

4. The surface area of the human lung is roughly equal to a tennis court – that’s a lot of space for oxygen exchange!

5. The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself. Even if up to 75% of it is removed, it can still grow back to its full size within a matter of weeks.

6. The human heart beats approximately 100,000 times a day, pumping around 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the body.

7. The human eye can distinguish between 10 million different colors.

8. The human brain can store up to 2.5 petabytes of information – that’s roughly equivalent to 3 million hours of TV shows!

9. The average person produces enough saliva in their lifetime to fill two swimming pools.

10. The human skeleton regenerates entirely every 10 years.