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FAQ

How does the brain control the functions of your body?

To ensure that they work together, messages are sent by the brain to other organs. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells the stomach to digest food, and the lungs to breath air. It also tells your legs and arms to move.

Your brain is made up billions of nerve cell networks connected in groups known as neurons. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Each neuron has its own cell membrane around its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.

When a neuron fires, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the space between the neuron and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. As a result, the second neuron fires too.

Neurotransmitter releases occur when a presynaptic neurons receives an input from another neuron. The impulse travels along the synaptic pathway that connects both neurons. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.

The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.


What is the most fascinating fact about the human body

We have two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, four limbs, a mouth, a nose, and a 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 about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.

The blood flows throughout the heart 24/7, 365 days a calendar. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.

Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.

Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. Their blood becomes extremely sticky and hardened, which can lead to very serious illnesses.

To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. Blood must continue to flow to allow the wounds to heal properly. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows the blood from the injured area to drain.

Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps the patient occupied until the clot is broken down naturally.


What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?

Hollywood is filled secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.

However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. Companies such as the MPAA, which determines film ratings, or the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), that set music licensing fees, are examples of these.

Numerous unions or guilds also represent producers, writers, actors, etc. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.

It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. We shouldn't fear these people.

Instead, we should embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.

They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.

These help us to decide what we'll watch, read, listen, and buy.

We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.

They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.

They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.

Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.

And see why they're so important.


Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?

The United Nations estimates that the average person generates more than 2.5 pounds of waste each day. This adds up to over 25 million pounds of garbage annually!

The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? All that trash ends up being shipped out of country. The rest is dumped abroad, where it pollutes other ecosystems. Now, we know the exact location of all this garbage. Mike Sexton is his real name. He runs Waste Watchers, a company that monitors the movements of trucks carrying trash all across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.

Sexton said he enjoys his job. CNN asked Sexton if he thought it was a lot of fun. "We see these big trucks coming through town, so we'll keep following them. "Sexton began following truckers almost 20 year ago.

He said, "I fell in love with it."

His favorite story is about a driver that pulled into an abandoned gas station just outside Los Angeles. Sexton remembered, "The man was looking for somewhere to put the load." "He saw the building as he drove down the road. He backed up and entered the building. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just a total mess. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There was not a single piece of trash.

What is the explanation? Well, the answer is that this particular location used to be part of a recycling center.People who learned about this facility would drive here to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.

You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. The truck can be stopped running if it is so full of junk that it has to come back hundreds of times per week. The truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.

Trash isn’t the only problem we face on the planet.

Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.

Experts warn us that we may soon face an international food shortage if things don't change. Experts warn that if we continue to go the same way, we won't make it. However, scientists and most people aren't worried.



Statistics

  • 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)
  • "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
  • In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
  • Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
  • 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)



External Links

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov


nytimes.com


en.wikipedia.org


theguardian.com




How To

Secrets of the United States that were declassified

The United States can offer a land of opportunity in which anyone can find success. But there are also a lot of secrets that have been kept hidden for years that could change how we live our lives.

These secrets include:

  1. Over 5,000,000 secret documents, which are held by the US government, have been kept from the public. These documents contain information on UFO sightings as well as alien life forms and human cloning. There have even been attempts to assassinate world leaders.
  2. In 1947, President Harry Truman ordered the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This organization was set up to help the president make decisions during wartime and keep America safe from foreign threats.
  3. The CIA used to conduct mind control experiments on American citizens without their consent. Project MKUltra was one of the most prominent examples.
  4. During World War II U.S. forces conducted numerous tests on civilians. Some of these testing involved exposing soldiers and civilians to mustard gas, as well biological weapons.
  5. In 1992 the Pentagon admitted that it had carried out germ warfare testing at Guantanamo.
  6. The CIA secretly constructed prisons around the world where terror suspects are held and sent to countries like Thailand, Poland and Romania.
  7. The death squads used to murder political dissidents across Latin America were also funded by the CIA.
  8. The US Air Force continues to engage in chemical warfare tests that violate multiple international treaties.
  9. The Department of Defense often violates its own rules concerning human experimentation using animals.
  10. While arresting protesters in coastal waters, the Coast Guard repeatedly violated federal laws.
  11. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts illegal searches on ordinary travelers at airports around the country.
  12. The CIA uses armed drones (or "assassination crews" to carry out targeted killings on battlefields not yet recognized by the United States.
  13. The Office of Public Affairs oversees the CIA. Still, its employees secretly write alternative media articles that are then distributed among intelligence agencies and defense contractors. OPA writers claim that national security forces fear the public will find out more about UFOs and aliens as well as climate change and other sensitive topics.
  14. The US Air Force holds files on over 7 million Americans, which they consider subversive.
  15. US Army used undercover agents provocateurs in order to organize violent protests, and race riots.
  16. For the purpose of selling advertisements, the NSA gathers telephone logs and credit card data from corporations.
  17. Most people won't find out that the FBI stockpiles ammunition and guns ever since the 1980s. The FBI currently has over 10,000,000 ammo and more than 1.5 billion gun rounds.
  18. Homeland Security department built concentration camps that allow inmates to be detained, tortured and even killed. These detention facilities are not permitted to be visited by members of Congress.
  19. The NSA engages in domestic spying campaigns against activists and journalists whose only crime is criticizing government officials or speaking out against abuses.
  20. The NSA uses massive computer surveillance to target innocent citizens.
  21. The NSA monitors cell phones and emails of celebrities, foreign leaders, members of Congress, judges, and even President of the United States.
  22. The NSA monitors private persons and intercepts financial transactions.
  23. The NSA spy on stock exchanges around the world and monitors energy production facilities.
  24. The NSA hacks computer networks and installs keystroke loggers onto computers without obtaining search permits.
  25. To disable enemy communications systems, the NSA uses cyber warfare techniques.
  26. The NSA monitors the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
  27. The NSA plants fake online identities to impersonate hackers and spread propaganda.
  28. The NSA is able to infiltrate chat rooms and messageboards in order to gain personal data.
  29. To manipulate forums and discussion groups online, the NSA creates fake persons.
  30. The NSA has hired homeless people to install spyware in smart devices.






The Book Club: Spooky and Scary Science Facts