Science

17 Jaw-Dropping Facts You Didn’t Know About the Body

  1. Your skeleton regenerates itself every 10 years.

17 Jaw-Dropping Facts You Didn’t Know About the Body

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Your skeleton is not a static structure, but a dynamic one that constantly changes and adapts to your needs. Your bones are made of living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt by specialized cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts. This process is called bone remodeling, and it helps your bones maintain their strength, shape, and density. It also allows your bones to heal from fractures and injuries. Your skeleton regenerates itself completely every 10 years, which means you have a new set of bones every decade.

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