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Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible both for breaking down toxins as well as storing vitamins, minerals. It helps maintain a steady body temperature and regulates blood pressure.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms may indicate problems with the liver.
Some common signs include dark urine, yellowing skin, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, jaundice (yellow coloration), and itching. These aren’t the only warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
The liver is an essential organ. It is essential for detoxification and metabolism as well as reproduction.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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At birth, the liver of a baby can be half as big as an adult's. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver is located below the ribs on the left-hand side of your abdomen.
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The liver is divided into 16 major lobes. However, there are many smaller lobules that are within these lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
Have you ever wondered how much trash is produced worldwide each day?
The United Nations states that an average person produces more than 2.5 pounds of waste per day. That's over 25 billion pounds of garbage each year!
The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped out of the 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 owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. He then reports back about what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN asked Sexton if he thought it was a lot of fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
Sexton loved the story about the driver who pulled over at an abandoned gas station close to Los Angeles. Sexton described, "The guy was looking somewhere to put his load." "He drove down the road and saw this building. He pulled over and went in. "There was a pair of large, full-sized roll-off boxes. The man removed everything from the truck and started to load it again. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. "It was just an absolute mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
This begs the question: Why? It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it to recycle their trash. Sexton explained, "They would bring their household goods and take them here," and they would then empty the containers.
Now, because of the way the law works, once a container reaches its destination, it cannot be opened.So no matter how often someone takes something out of it, the thing will never be emptied.Every time the truck comes by, it has to start over again. 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.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
We find this place so fascinating. Because it is unlike any place on Earth.
It is remote and difficult to reach. But there is more to this site than meets the eye.
These wild animals are also found in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Others believe it means "land with ice". Others think it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. This is why the word "antarctic" was chosen.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would mean land turned away from the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has always been a fascination for people.
It is the driest, windiest of all continents. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
This frozen wasteland is still alive.
About 90 percent of all living things on Earth live here. It is home to approximately half of all world's animal and plant species.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water freezes into ice instead of evaporating into the air.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
Since 1960, the Antarctic ice sheets has grown 60ft.
The sea level could rise to 200 feet if the melting continues. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
However, not all scientists believe this to be bad news. Some scientists think global warming might be beneficial. According to scientists, global warming could be good for us because the melting of the ice sheets will accelerate, which can lead to floods that release toxic chemicals into our soil and bodies.
But others warn that this theory sounds like a plot from a science fiction movie.
How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain sends messages to other organs and muscles to ensure they work together. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. The membrane contains channels that allow ions like sodium and potassium to enter the cell and leave it. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. As a result, second neuron fires as well.
Neurotransmitter releases occur when a presynaptic neurons receives an input from another neuron. The impulse travels along the synapse connecting the two neurons. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the world
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the wrong reasons. But there's also nothing worse than seeing them fall from grace.
The best thing about watching how an industry reacts when it makes mistakes is the best part. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
The worst part about this is that these same stars come out with their problems and are ridiculed by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger, after a long and successful professional career, finally gave in to his demons. He died after succumbing to prescription drugs.
His family and friends were unable to accept his death, and the media was quick to criticize him.
Heath was once considered to be one of today's most talented actors. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his performance in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath was not only an actor, but also directed and wrote films like A Knight's Tale and Monster's Ball.
Hollywood loved Heath, but he became too big for his britches. He became addicted to drugs and drank heavily. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
He was now sober and wanted to make amends. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. The film was originally supposed to be released in this year's theaters, but it will not make its way into the cinemas until next year.
Heath tried unsuccessfully to get into Hollywood again, but nothing happened. In fact, he was 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 story warns others who might think they can still have it all.