In a human circulatory system there are how many miles of arteries, veins, and capillaries?

Health Trivia / February 25, 2025

Over 60,000. Human beings have closed circulatory systems which mainly consist of a heart, lungs, blood vessels and blood.

Glucose, fructose and galactose are called what?

Health Trivia / February 24, 2025

Monosaccharides. Monosaccharides, or "simple" sugars, combine in pairs to form disaccharides, including lactose and sucrose.

How much is spent annually in the U.S. on treating alcohol-related health problems?

Health Trivia / February 24, 2025

$22.5 Billion. Long-term drinking in excess can lead to pancreatitis.

The quadriceps muscle is in which part of the body?

Health Trivia / February 23, 2025

Thigh. The quadriceps is the strongest muscle in the human body.

How many times a day does the average person laugh?

Health Trivia / February 23, 2025

Fifteen. The only land animals that are known to cry are humans and elephants.

What is another name for the calf muscle?

Health Trivia / February 22, 2025

Gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius, or calf muscle, is very susceptible to spasms.