Here Are 10 Random Facts About the Human Body

Do you know how long it takes for your eyebrow hair to grow or which bone is the strongest in your body?

We know these may be random questions, and we’ve got the answers for you. Let’s look at these 10 random facts about the human body.

1. There are 14 bones on the human face, and these bones fuse to house the nasal and oral cavities, the sinuses, and the orbits of the eyes.
2. The jaw muscle or masseter is considered the strongest muscle in the body based on its weight and ability to exert the most pressure. The jaw can close teeth with a force of up to 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms).
3. Our kidneys help to cleanse our blood of toxins and turn waste into urine. They can also filter up to 200 litres of fluid per day.
4. The human tongue carries out functions that help us speak, digest food, identify unwanted items in our food, and taste different flavours. The average length of the human tongue is four inches long. It has up to 10,000 taste buds and approximately 50-150 receptor cells each. These cells replace themselves every one to two weeks.
5. If your belly button has a bad smell, it could signify that many bacteria are living there. An indented belly button can trap dead skin, dirt, and sweat. So, wash regularly and dry properly to avoid bacteria build-up or possible infections.
6. Our tooth enamel is mineral-rich (96%), encases our teeth, and helps us bite, tear, and chew food, making it the hardest substance in the human body. According to Mohs Hardness Scale, our enamel is as hard or harder than steel, although more brittle.
7. Infants are born with approximately 300 bones. As infants grow, some of their bones are fused, resulting in 206 bones by the time they are adults.
8. The skin is the largest organ on the human body and can regenerate itself in approximately 27 days. Some of the skin’s essential functions include regulating body temperature, protecting the body from germs and infections, and allowing sensations.
9. The human heart has an electrical system and can continue beating even after being disconnected from the body. It can continue beating as long as it has oxygen or for a short time after brain death.
10. The femur bone spans the hip and knee joints and helps keep upright posture by supporting the skeleton. The femur is considered the most robust and longest bone in the human body.

Bonus: Do you enjoy grooming your eyebrows? If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes for your eyebrow hair to regrow, we’ve got you. The hair growth cycle for eyebrow hair is three to four months. 

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Sources: WebMD, Best Life Online, Spectrum Healthcare, Teach me Anatomy, and NBC4 Washington.