The cytokine storm — an overactive immune response — is responsible for many COVID-19 deaths.
Fact #7249
👍 0 · 👎 0
More Human Body Facts
Tyrannosaurus rex had teeth that could grow over 12 inches long.
Fact #619 · Human Body
The Code of Hammurabi established early written laws.
Fact #652 · Human Body
Giraffes have high blood pressure to pump blood to their brains.
Fact #1250 · Human Body
Insulin was first used to treat diabetes in the early 1920s.
Fact #1189 · Human Body
Some animals can regenerate entire body parts.
Fact #1775 · Human Body
The Earth's mantle lies between the crust and core.
Fact #301 · Human Body
The Arctic hare has short ears to minimize heat loss.
Fact #885 · Human Body
The human eye can distinguish millions of colors.
Fact #74 · Human Body
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 16 categories.