There are plenty of jokes you can make to your friends about Halloween's ghosts and ghouls. It's possible to make fun of their low self-esteem and the fact that they don’t have a body. You can even find ones that are fun for kids.
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What are 5 interesting facts about the liver?
The liver is responsible both for breaking down toxins as well as storing vitamins, minerals. It also regulates blood pressure, and maintains our body's temperature.
Are you familiar with the expressions, "I feel sluggish today", or "my head feels heavy"? These symptoms could indicate liver problems.
Some common signs include dark urine, yellowing skin, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, jaundice (yellow coloration), and itching. These are not all the warning signs. These are not the only warning signs. Make an appointment immediately with your doctor if they occur.
The liver is an essential organ. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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The size of a baby's liver at birth is approximately half that of an adult. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver is located just below the rib cage on the left side of the abdomen.
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There are 16 main lobes in the liver, but many smaller lobules are inside the lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
If you are an actor, you will get more rejection than if you are a writer. As an actor, it's likely that you will be rejected a lot. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors are usually very talented, meaning they can make a living almost anywhere. But most actors don't want to make a lot of money. They love acting, and they love telling stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.
It is possible to be told that you are not suitable for the role, or that you are too old or too young. You might also lose your audition for a film role. This happens all the time.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. You might play a gay man and everyone assumes that you are straight. Maybe you are a woman who is tough but cries often.
You might be asked to change the sound of your voice. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. They will usually ask you to sound better.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. The truth is they haven’t done anything wrong.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. They don't always fit the bill, no matter how hard they try.
Blacklisting an actor could be for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others believe actors are lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
No matter the reason, it is important to remember that you will not be blacklisted if there are other jobs available. There are plenty of roles out there, and you'll find them.
If you persevere, you will eventually succeed.
How does your brain control the functions within your body?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. Your brain controls all that happens in your body. It tells your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.
Your brain is made up billions of nerve cell networks connected in groups known as neurons. Action potentials on Axons are an electrical signal that neurons send to each other. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. Ion movement is what causes the neurons to fire.
Neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that release neurotransmitters when a neuron fires up, can be found in the space between the neurons and the next one. Neurotransmitters are able to bind to receptors in the second neuron. This opens ion channels that allow ions to flow in and out. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
What is one of the most amazing facts about the human body
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent of an adult drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
Red blood cells are not available to sickle cell patients. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows blood to drain from the area.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
Statistics
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked all of the world
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the wrong reasons. But, it's equally shocking to watch them fall from the graces.
The best thing about watching how an industry reacts when it makes mistakes is the best part. There are many stories about celebrities who drank excessively. Some even died young because of it.
It's worse when stars make public their problems, and then are ignored by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. He took too many prescription pills and died shortly after.
His family and close friends had difficulty accepting his death. The media took to him publically.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his performance in Brokeback Mountain.
In addition to acting, Heath also wrote and directed films, including A Knight's Tale, Monster's Ball, and Iron Man 3.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He started taking drugs and drinking heavily. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out clean.
He was now sober and wanted to make amends. So he made a documentary called "Room 237," which chronicled the making of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Heath tried many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into the show business. However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral out of control.
We hope Heath’s tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.