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7 fact-checked facts about the human body and general health facts, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Which organ pumps blood around the body?

AnswerHeart

The heart pumps blood through the circulatory system.

About how many bones are in the adult human body?

Answer206

Adults have about 206 bones; babies have more that fuse.

Going deeper

What is the largest organ of the human body?

AnswerSkin

The skin is the body's largest organ.

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

AnswerStapes

The stapes is in the middle ear.

Which vitamin does the skin make when exposed to sunlight?

AnswerVitamin D

UVB light triggers vitamin D production.

Expert level

About how many teeth does a typical adult have, including wisdom teeth?

Answer32

A full adult set is 32 teeth; children have 20.

What is the normal human body temperature commonly cited in Celsius?

Answer37 C

About 37 C, or 98.6 F, is the traditional average.

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