Do Humans Hold Energy? The Science of Bioenergetics
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According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form to another. This fundamental principle applies directly to the human body, an intricate 'energy conversion machine' that continuously transforms chemical energy from food into mechanical work, heat, and electrical signals. So, to a physicist, the answer to 'do humans hold energy?' is a resounding yes.
