5 Fascinating Facts About The Female Anatomy - Shocking Discovery!
The human body is an extraordinary feat, with so many functions we are still yet to discover.
For women in particular, we are constantly learning new and fascinating ways that the
body functions.
The female reproductive system is perhaps the most incredible function of a women’s
body…
But you may not know that there are many secrets about the female body that differentiate our
anatomy to males.
That’s why, today we’re going to be revealing 5 fascinating facts about the female anatomy…
plus, a shocking discovery!
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First up on our list of 5 fascinating facts about the female anatomy is…
Women have stronger immune systems than men.
Women are known to have a lower incidence of diseases, like cancer, diabetes and heart
disease – suggesting that their immune health is more robust than men.
But is this true?
Statistics show that women are better able to fight infection and trauma.
In fact, studies dating back to the 1940’s have identified that women have an enhanced
capability to produce anti-bodies, making their immune response more effective than
men.
Research reveals that this advantage may be due to a woman’s unique genetic make-up.
One research paper from Ghent University in Belgium suggested that the genetic material
located on the female X chromosome may give women an advantage over men when it comes
to the strength of their immune system.
Although women are more likely to experience autoimmune conditions than men, it appears
their adaptive immunity and ability to fight disease and infection in general is far superior!
Next on our list is…
Women can see a larger spectrum of colours than men.
It’s commonly said that men and women see things differently, but it turns out this
is actually true!
One study found that women and men are in fact wired differently when it comes to colour
perception.
The study asked men and women to distinguish the hues of colours in categories from red,
yellow, blue and green.
Surprisingly, or maybe not so - the results revealed that women were more capable of distinguishing
changes in colour than men.
In fact, women were able to notice changes in colours that seemed identical to men!
Interestingly, women were better able to distinguish hues that were yellow or green in comparison
to men.
Those who conducted the study hypothesized that testosterone may be to blame, with men
having more testosterone receptors than women.
Not only do women see things differently…
Women have an extraordinary sense of smell.
Researchers investigate the potential superior function of women’s olfactory nerves, which
are responsible for our sense of smell and taste.
While studies seem to be inconclusive over the exact mechanism, a group of researchers
from the Institute of Biomedical Sciences have found evidence that may explain why women
have a more superior sense of smell.
In this study, the number of cells in the olfactory bulbs were counted and compared
among men and women of the same age.
It was discovered that women actually have around 43% more cells in general within their
olfactory centre of the brain.
It was thought that women were already born with these extra cells, but why?
One theory is that our sense of smell is essential for reproductivity, allowing us to identify
a potential mate and also identify our kin.
A women’s nose always knows!
Next on our list of 5 fascinating facts about the female anatomy is…
Women have a high perception of pain.
Not only do women experience more painful conditions than men, they also perceive pain
more intensely than men – and still manage to cope!
Pain is subjective, so you may be wondering how this is measured?
One researcher and psychologist who has been studying pain perception for decades, confirmed
these findings in a study comparing the pain reaction to various painful stimuli.
It was revealed that on average, women reported the same stimuli to be more painful than men.
Because pain is so subjective, there are some downfalls of studies that measure pain perception.
Due to societal norms, It may be that men are less willing to admit that they have pain,
and that women are more open to acknowledging it.
We do know that women in general experience a greater amount of pain in their lives, with
child birth being one of the most painful experiences in life!
Although their perception of pain is higher, women have a much higher threshold of pain
than men.
Studies show that this may be due to the fact that women and men remember their past pain
differently, with women forgetting pain a lot faster than men.
This means that on average, the threshold of pain in women is around 9 times stronger
than it is in men!
That’s impressive.
Our final fascinating fact about the female anatomy is…
Women have greater muscle endurance than men.
That’s right, despite the body composition of men – women are surprisingly more likely
to hold onto muscle and have increased endurance in comparison.
This means we are less likely to fatigue as quickly, and are better able to recover after
a workout.
Research reflects these findings, with various studies indicating that women are less likely
to experience physical fatigue than men.
One study published by The Journal of Dynamic Medicine measured the differences in fatigue
and muscle recovery between sexes.
The study involved 27 healthy males and females, and measured the rate of muscle fatigue while
performing various bilateral movements.
This study revealed that in comparison to women, men had a much greater loss of force
and a higher rate of fatigue!
These impressive findings reveal that women have similar potential when it comes to muscle
growth and physical goals – despite what we are often told!
Before we reach the end of this video, it’s time to reveal a shocking discovery…
Not only do women experience the grueling phase of puberty as they transition into adolescence,
but did you know we also experience what’s termed a ‘second puberty’ in our 40’s!
Also known as the perimenopausal phase of life, at this age our bodies undergo a significant
transformation.
Characterized by fluctuating hormonal symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain and mood swings
as the body prepares for menopause.
This ‘second puberty’ experienced in a woman's life is hormonally similar to the
first, and involves a wide range of physical and emotional changes.
While you can’t avoid the changes that come with aging…
Following a balanced diet, reducing stress and staying active both physically and mentally
will support a healthy transition through this phase of life.
That concludes today’s video, we hope you found these facts about the female anatomy
fascinating!
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