Composition of the human body

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/composition-of-the-human-body

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the elemental abundance?Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen comprise over 96% of human body mass
2. What are the main elements that make up our bodies?Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen are the most common elements in our bodies and form the core of all our cells and tissues.
3. How much of an adult's body is water?About 60% of an adult's body weight is water, which helps keep the body temperature steady and transports nutrients and waste.

Hydroxyapatite: A mineral compound, primarily calcium phosphate, that provides hardness and structure to bones and teeth.
Gut Microbiome: The complex community of microorganisms residing in the digestive tract, essential for various physiological functions.
Lipids: A broad group of naturally occurring molecules, including fats, waxes, and sterols, vital for energy storage and cell structure.