Your friends and family have probably told you about some "facts" about the human body, or you've even read about them online. Maybe you believed them or not, but these are the most common misconceptions that have spread among people for some reason. Check below which seven misconceptions about the human body are most often "sold" to us.
Fallacy #1: It is unsafe to wake a sleepwalker
The truth is just the opposite. It is not safe to allow them to go forward as they risk falling and injury. They will definitely be confused when you wake them up, but you will be there to explain what happened.
Misconception #2: You should not eat before swimming
Eating food before swimming does not increase the risk of drowning. On the other hand, it is highly recommended to abstain from alcohol immediately before performing this activity.
Photo: Ivan Jevtic, UnsplashFallacy #3: Different parts of the tongue have receptors for different tastes
Certain parts of the tongue may be more sensitive to certain tastes, but there are no specific parts of the tongue for sweet, salty, sour, or bitter tastes.
Fallacy #4: The blood in our veins is blue
It appears that way to us because of the way our skin reflects light. The blood in the veins is red, just like everywhere else in our body.
Misconception #5: Watching TV up close impairs vision
People who are already visually impaired are moving closer to the television because of this. Their nearsightedness is mostly genetic, and watching TV at a short distance will not worsen the condition.
Photo: Roberto Nickson, UnsplashFallacy #6: Hair and nails continue to grow after death
What actually happens is that the skin dries up and shrinks, creating the illusion that the nails and hair are longer than before death.
Myth #7: If you shave often, your hair will grow faster and become thicker
This is what it looks like the day after shaving because you removed the ends of the hairs, which are narrower. When your hair grows back, you will see that your beard and mustache are the same as before.
