Did you know your body has some bizarre functions? Some of these functions are quite bizarre, but others make sense if you stop and think about it. You'll be happy to learn that there are many amazing facts about the human anatomy. Keep reading to discover more.
Human hairballs
Human hairballs are an odd, but not completely unheard of condition. They are the result humans eating their hair. Trichophagia, although rare, can occur. An 18-year-old girl was found with a hairball nearly as heavy as a bowling balls. This condition can cause severe discomfort, bleeding, and even death.
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Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and storing vitamins and minerals. It regulates blood pressure and maintains a stable body temperature.
Are you familiar with the expressions, "I feel sluggish today", or "my head feels heavy"? These symptoms could indicate problems with your liver.
Common signs include yellowing skin, dark urine, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, stomach cramps (yellow coloration), itching, and jaundice (yellow colouration). These are not all the warning signs. You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The liver is a vital organ. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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A baby's liver is about half the size of an adult's at birth. It can grow to four times the size of an infant's liver by the age 3.
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The liver is located below the ribs on the left-hand side of your 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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Red blood cells make up approximately 10 million of the liver's total.
How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. The brain controls everything 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 of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron has its own cell membrane around its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
Neurotransmitters, chemical substances that are released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. The second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds with the receptors of the postsynaptic nerve, activating the firing of the postsynaptic neurons.
The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is full secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
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 and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. Large corporations own most major studios and networks of television.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. They shouldn't be fearful, however.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
You can see why they are so vital.
What is the reason actors are blacklisted?
As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. An actor will probably be rejected quite often. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors are often very talented and can make a living anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. Or, you could lose out on a role in a movie. That happens a lot.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. You may be told that your makeup is too heavy or you are not worthy of wearing it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes it's because you play a character that's not realistic or authentic. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. You might play a tough woman, but she is very emotional.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. But they're not guilty of anything.
They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. They may not fit the bill sometimes, no mater how hard they try.
There are lots of reasons why an actor could get blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Others think actors can be lazy. Some actors may be cheaters.
Whatever the reason, it's important to realize that you will not get blacklisted if you keep trying. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
Nothing is more shocking that seeing someone be famous for their wrong reasons. But, it's equally shocking to watch them fall from the graces.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. 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. This is where we ended up last week.
Heath Ledger, after a long and successful professional career, finally gave in to his demons. He overdosed on prescription pills, and after a brief battle with death, he passed away.
His family and friends were unable to accept his death, and the media was quick to criticize him.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath not only acted, but also wrote and directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball. Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He began using drugs and drinking heavily. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
Now that he was sober, he wanted to make amends. He produced a documentary called Room 237 that documented the making process of The Shining. It was supposed that it would be released this year but it won't make its debut in theaters until next.
Heath attempted to get into Hollywood every time. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
While we aren't saying Heath shouldn't have been allowed back in the show business, It would have been nice, however, if he had received some help before things got out of control.
We hope Heath’s story serves as a cautionary tale for others who think they might still be able to have it all.