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  1. Human body | Organs, Systems, Structure, Diagram, & Facts

    • Learn about the structure, function, and composition of the human body, from cells and tissues to organs and systems. Explore the human body's evolution, biochemistry, and aging with Britannica's articles, … See more

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    Chemically, the human body consists mainly of water and organic compounds—i.e., lipids, … See more

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    Chemical composition of the body

    Chemically, the human body consists mainly of water and of organic compounds—i.e., lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Water is found in the … See more

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    Organization of the body

    The cell is the basic living unit of the human body—indeed, of all organisms. The human body consists of trillions of cells, each capable of growth, metabolism, response to stimuli, a… See more

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