• Question: Why are we (Humans) made of 90% water?

    Asked by to Lilly on 12 Mar 2014. This question was also asked by .
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      Lilian Hunt answered on 12 Mar 2014:

      Technically the adult human male’s body is closer to 60% water. This is because water is typically about 2 thirds of most cells and as our body is made up of cells, that’s what most of us is made of! The average is slightly lower because fat can take up a fair bit of our mass as well. I think if you were 90% water something wouldn’t be quite right with you…!

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