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The human body hosts as many fun facts as it does bacteria, and that’s saying something. Every part of our anatomy is fascinating, and these three facts about it can lead to your next foray into an unsettling but interesting dinner conversation. NO. 1: THE EYES SEE UPSIDE DOWN. Our eyes perceive light upside down. Don’t worry, though; you’re seeing the world correctly. A complex series of nerves and brain matter set things right side up. This is how it works: When light hits the eye, corneas shift the image upside down. The retina transmits it to the brain using electrical signals through the optic nerve. The brain then flips the image around to the correct orientation. NO. 2: YOU’RE CARRYING TRILLIONS OF BACTERIA. Every human body is its own universe, an incomprehensibly vast ecosystem supporting an ever-growing quantity of life. At least 38 trillion bacteria roam the body’s various organs, trying to survive, thrive, and reproduce. Human cells comprise only a tenth of that number. We couldn’t live without these bacteria, such as the humble Bacteroidetes, which help us digest food. Others are destructive and possibly lethal, including the infamous E.coli. 3 ASTONISHING FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY
NO. 3: THE LIVER IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE BODY. This industrious organ is responsible for more bodily functions than any of its peers. Several essential systems rely on a healthy liver to work correctly.
• Bile production: This
acidic fluid digests fats and eliminates waste. • Blood filtering: Toxic substances — such
as alcohol and drugs — work by flowing through our cardiovascular system. The liver breaks them down so they don’t get out of control. • Blood clotting: Livers create vitamin K, a necessary substance in the blood clotting that protects cells from harm. These are but a few of over a hundred daily liver functions. This is an incredible, respectable organ and deserves a standing ovation for all its hard work. Bodies are fascinating. There’s no end to what you can discover. From the oddity of the eye to the power of the liver, every organ has a million mysteries. As science continues to advance, we’re likely to uncover a realm of new and fascinating facts about our bodies.
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