You would think by now I would have a more solidified idea of which topics will extend past two posts, which is usually my initial intention when selecting a meatier topic, and yet, here we are, once again pushing a topic into three separate entries. If anything, I arguably should have clued into the fact that the human body could probably serve as a topic for 20 posts, but I’m not here to make you feel as though you’re studying biology. I figure three separate entries is where I shall draw the line, and I’m making this choice prior to pissing any of you off.
Thus, on our third day of discussing neat facts about the human body, allow me to remind you that this information comes from purple.com.
“Humans inhale and exhale through one nostril at a time.36
“In most people, the left lung is 10% smaller than the right because the heart takes up a significant amount of space on the left side.37
“We breathe approximately 11,000 liters of air every day.38
“The surface area of the lungs is roughly the size of a tennis court.39
“Your lungs don’t just take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide; they also warm the air you inhale to your body temperature and add humidity to meet your body’s needs.40
“Your fluid levels can drop by 2%-3% of your body weight before you even notice that you’re thirsty.41
“Ever heard the recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water a day? How much water you need actually depends on body weight, environmental temperature, and physical activity.42
“Up to 20% of your fluids are gained through water-rich foods like watermelon, grapefruit, cucumbers, spinach, and soup.43
“You can actually drink too much water; hyponatremia is a rare but life-threatening condition that occurs when you over-hydrate, making your sodium levels dip dangerously low.44
“Drinking coffee won’t dehydrate you, though it is a diuretic.45
“Most people produce enough saliva in their lifetimes to fill two swimming pools.4
“Saliva protects our mouths from oral infections while also helping us begin digesting our food.46
“Food can travel through your digestive system even if you’re standing on your head.47
“The small intestine is about 20 feet long.48
“Your stomach produces hydrochloric acid, which is strong enough to dissolve metal (but protected by a mucus lining), 49” the web page states.
Here’s hoping we all learned something from reading this information. I certainly did, but don’t expect me to remember it all. My memory could rival that of a squirrel.
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