21 Best Human Body Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

How many pressure points are there on the human body?

M. Krasinski, Content Writer
Answered: Oct 24, 2018

The answer to this is letter C. There are 22 pressure points that can be found in the body. Pressure points are said to be highly important. They are meant to tell people about the pain that some...Read More

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What is your favorite part of your body and why?

John Adney
Answered: Mar 11, 2017

Eyes - Because it speak more than my mouth. Legs- Because of my legs I can't stand on my on feet. Hands- Because I can do everything even if it's possible. Ears- Because I can hear everything and...Read More

1 Answer

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Which organ systems are responsible for regulating body temperature and blood sugar levels?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Oct 09, 2018

It is the endocrine and the excretory systems that are known to provide the help needed to regulate body temperature. There are different glands that make up the endocrine system like the...Read More

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Which is the strongest muscle in the human body?

Oliver
Answered: Oct 09, 2018

Many people think that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. But there is no one way to measure strength and the tongue consists of eight muscles, not one. Depending upon the type of...Read More

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What is the development of the body's makeup, including the brain, nervous system, muscles, senses, and the need for food, drink, and sleep?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Physical Development

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Why is cortisol's permissive effect on catecholamines and glucagon upon secretion during stress important in the human body?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Essential for survival when stress is severe-glucocorticoids (cortisol) stimulate protein catabolism > liver uptake of amino acids > conversion to glucose (gluconeogenesis) **anti-insulin action...Read More

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How many bones are there in the human body?

John Adney
Answered: Jun 02, 2017

Uring the time of birth, an infant may have up to 300-350 bones. But an adult human has 206 bones as some of our bones get fused together while we grow up. The interesting fact is tha

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Why does the skin on our fingers and toes get wrinkly in the water?

Sebastian
Answered: Jun 02, 2017

Epidermis forms the outermost layer of the skin. It contains keratin which is a protein that moistens skin and hair. The outermost layer of the epidermis constitutes dead keratin cells and is called...Read More

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What is the difference between Hyaline Cartilage and Elastic Cartilage?

C. Lopez, Chauffer
Answered: Jun 13, 2019

Cartilage is a tough and flexible tissue which is mostly found in the skeletons of complex vertebrates. It is made up of living cells called chondroblasts. It also contains protein and...Read More

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What is the difference between Abduction and Adduction?

A. Samuel, Content Manager
Answered: May 19, 2020

Abduction is the movement of structures or limbs away from the middle of the body by contraction of the abductor's muscles. Toes and fingers are pulled apart by contraction of the abductor's...Read More

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What is the difference between Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Oct 21, 2020

Cardiac and skeletal muscles are known to be two different types of muscles that will come with different functions. When you say skeletal muscle, this is the type of muscle that will respond to...Read More

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