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Some amazing facts about the Human Body

12:00 AM Feb 14, 2024 IST | DR. ZUBAIR SALEEM
some amazing facts about the human body
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  • DNA Length: If you were to uncoil and stretch out all the DNA molecules in your body, they would reach from the Earth to the Sun and back over 600 times.
  • Skin Cells: Your skin sheds around 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells every minute, which adds up to about 9 pounds (4 kilograms) of dead skin cells per year.
  • Heartbeat: The human heart beats around 100,000 times per day, pumping about 2,000 gallons (7,600 liters) of blood through your body.
  • Bone Strength: The femur, or thigh bone, is the strongest bone in the human body. It's stronger than concrete and can support 30 times the weight of a person's body.
  • Nerve Length: The human body contains about 45 miles (72 kilometers) of nerves, transmitting electrical signals to and from the brain at incredible speeds.
  • Brain Power: The human brain is more active and uses more energy when we're asleep than when we're awake.
  • Eyesight: Your eyes can distinguish about 10 million different colors and can process more visual information than the largest telescope.
  • Digestive System: The digestive system produces about 2 liters of saliva every day, which helps break down food and protect the mouth from bacteria.
  • Taste Buds: The average person has around 10,000 taste buds, but they're not just on your tongue; they're also on the roof of your mouth and the back of your throat.
  • Blinking: On average, you blink about 15-20 times per minute, which adds up to about 15,000 times per day. However, when you're using a computer or staring at a screen, you blink less often, which can lead to dry eyes.

These fascinating facts merely scratch the surface of the extraordinary complexity and remarkable functionality of the human body! Our health is undeniably one of the greatest blessings we possess. Let us cherish and prioritize it, being ever grateful to the Divine Creator who bestowed us with this incredible vessel of life.

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