The human body goes through many amazing processes on a daily basis just to keep us alive. Most of us never stop to think about what our bodies are capable of and what the inside of our body goes through from day to day. This article will look at the 12 amazing facts about the human body that will puzzle your mind.1. Saliva is necessary for tastingDid you know that for you to taste the food, drink, or a cigarette you need your saliva to start breaking it down? Saliva is important for breaking down food, and without it, you would not be able to taste. And you thought the taste buds was the only reason you could taste.2. Mucus protects you from bacteriaWe produce more mucus than any other bodily fluid in our lives, and all of us that it is grossly, and undesirable, but it actually protects you from germs. Mucus acts by breaking down the cell walls of bacteria that will prevent you from getting sick. 3rd Human hair is incredibly strong human hair is one of the strongest parts of the body in terms of size and weight it can hold. A human hair can hold an amazing 3.5 grams before breaking. Of course, brittle hair and damaged hair will be handling less weight.4. Stop frowningMost of us know that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile, but did you know that for every 2000 frowns you get a wrinkle? Perhaps the best way to keep young is to be happy! 5th You sneeze at about 100-120MPHYou sneeze at over 100mph, so you stop turning a blind eye when you sneeze.6. FingerprintsFetuses develop fingerprints as young as 3 months.7. Skin lossWe an average loss of 1.5 pounds of skin per year. This consists of losing about 600,000 skin particles per hour! 8th TeethThe most difficult part of the body is the enamel that coats teeth, but teeth are the only part of the body can not repair itself.9. LungsWe breathe in an amazing two million liters of air every day! 10th What is your brain made of? The human brain consists of anything from 75-85% of water and still perceive concise when we die for a couple seconds.11. Heart beatThe human heart beats about 100,000 times per day, and about 2.5 billion times during a 70-year-old lifetime.12. tears tears consist of mucus, and humans are the only animals that can cry emotional tears.Please click on the sources below to read more exciting facts about the human body Sources:! Http: / / icantseeyou.typepad.com / my_weblog/2008/02/100-very-cool-f.htmlhttp: / / www.meaningoflife.i12.com/body.htmhttp://www.science-facts.com/ ? page_id = 16http: / / www.ehow .com/about_5312860_much-one-human-hair-hold.html
