Questions and Answers
What is the study of the systems and organs of the human body and their functions?
Physiology
Which element is NOT mentioned as a component of the human body?
Nitrogen
What percentage of water makes up the adult male body?
60%
Which component of the body includes about 3.2 litres of blood plasma?
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What is the total water content of the adult male body in US gallons?
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Study Notes
Human Body Composition
- The study of the systems and organs of the human body and their functions is known as anatomy and physiology.
- Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus are the key elements that make up the human body; silica is NOT a component of the human body.
- The adult male body consists of approximately 55-60% water.
- The circulatory system, which includes the blood, contains about 3.2 litres of blood plasma.
- The total water content of the adult male body is equivalent to around 11 US gallons.
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