Is It True That Your Body Is Mostly Made Up

question 51

Multiple Choice

Is it true that your body is mostly made up of your own cells?

• A) Yes, most of the cells making up your present body originated with you.
• B) Yes, but there are a lot of bacterial cells and other organisms that live on you, too.
• C) Yes, all of cells making up your present body originated with you.
• D) No. The majority of "your" cells are bacteria or other organisms living on you.
• E) There is no way to really distinguish "your" cells from other cells living in or on you, so the answer to this question is not clear.

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Definitions:

K

The chemical symbol for Potassium, a soft, silvery-white metallic element that is highly reactive with water.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).

HA

Often used as an abbreviation for Hyaluronic Acid, a substance found in the human body known for its benefits in skincare and joint health.

K

The symbol for Potassium, a chemical element with atomic number 19, known for its high reactivity and vital role in biological functions.