Human tissue contains about 20% water in:

Human tissue contains about 20% water in:

Explanation
  • Human tissue contains about 20% water in Nerve Cells
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  • Water is the most abundant molecule in cells, accounting for 70% or more of total cell mass
  • Brain cells contain 85% water.
  • In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water

The organs in the human body with the highest percentages of water are the brain (80-85%),

  • kidneys (80-85%),
  • heart (75-80%),
  • lungs (75-80%),
  • liver (70-75%),
  • muscles (70-75%),
  • and skin (70-75%).