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    Which organ of the body takes up 2% space but uses 20% of the oxygen and calories?

    Question #101092. Asked by CurtisRWilson. (Nov 18 08 10:51 AM)


    deepakmr

    		The brain is 2% of the body weight but consumes 20% of oxygen.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain#Brain_energy_consumption

    http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/h-triv.html

    Nov 18 08, 11:21 AM
    Pagiedamon

    		The brain!

    "The brain is soft and gelatinous - its consistency is something between jelly and cooked pasta. Though it makes up only 2 percent of our total body weight, the brain demands 20 percent of the body's oxygen and calories."

    http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/h-triv.html

    Nov 18 08, 11:21 AM

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