Human Biology - Page 4 of 5

Even though the function of the appendix is unknown, scientists still believe it still serves a relevant purpose.

Did you know that cherries are rich with dietary fiber, which helps you feel full quicker?

An adult’s kidney weighs about 5 ounces (142 grams) and is the size of a fist.

Throughout the night, you lose weight due to expelling humid air and losing water through perspiration.

In 1991 3D printing took health to a whole new level when a 3D bladder was produced.

Swallowing a spoonful of cocoa powder may also help you to eliminate your hiccups!

Ripe bananas can aid in digestive movements, however unripe bananas have the opposite effect.

Did you know that dentures work out to be cheaper to get than teeth implants?

Salt water has unique antibacterial and antifungal properties. This makes it excellent for external infections.

The average person blinks about 11,500 times per day or about 4.2 million times per year.

New-born babies are color-blind, and men are more predisposed to color-blindness than women.

The average heart beats 80 times a minute! This adds up to around 115,000 times a day, or 42 million times a year.