
The number of holes in the human body depends on the definition used. Anatomically, numerous openings exist, including pores, nostrils, and ears. However, mathematicians, using topology, define a hole as a continuous tunnel passing through an object. By this definition, the digestive tract from mouth to anus counts as one hole. Additional passages include the nostrils and tear ducts. This mathematical perspective suggests the human body has seven holes, with a potential eighth in biologically female bodies due to the vagina.
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