Is endometriosis an autoimmune disease 2020? Endometriosis has not yet been classified as an autoimmune condition but it may increase risk for autoimmune conditions. The inflammatory nature of endometriosis seems to trigger an imbalance in the immune system. Our immune system protects our body from invaders, but immune systems can get out of balance. Does […]
Why do we study morphology and syntax?
Why do we study morphology and syntax? One of the most important reasons for studying morphology is that it is the lowest level that carries meaning. That is, for educators and researchers interested in more than just decoding and pronunciation, morphology can be a key link to understanding how students make meaning from the words […]
What are the elements of absolute monarchy?
What are the elements of absolute monarchy? Absolute monarchies often contained two key features: hereditary rules and divine right of kings. Hereditary rule meant that the monarch received their position due to their birth and as one in a long family line of monarchs. How is power transferred in a constitutional monarchy? In a constitutional […]
What is called transformation?
What is called transformation? In molecular biology and genetics, transformation is the genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the direct uptake and incorporation of exogenous genetic material from its surroundings through the cell membrane(s). What is the process of transformation? Bacteria can take up foreign DNA in a process called transformation. Transformation is a […]
What made Ptolemy famous?
What made Ptolemy famous? What were Ptolemy’s achievements? Ptolemy made contributions to astronomy, mathematics, geography, musical theory, and optics. He compiled a star catalog and the earliest surviving table of a trigonometric function and established mathematically that an object and its mirror image must make equal angles to a mirror. Who was the first White […]
What are examples of cultural traditions?
What are examples of cultural traditions? The following are illustrative examples of traditional culture. Norms. Norms are informal, unwritten rules that govern social behaviors. Languages. Festivals. Rituals & Ceremony. Holidays. Pastimes. Food. Architecture. What are the types of tradition? The following are common types of tradition. Myth. A traditional story that is retold by successive […]
What are 3 examples of inalienable rights?
What are 3 examples of inalienable rights? The Declaration of Independence gives three examples of inalienable rights, in the well-known phrase, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” These fundamental rights are endowed on every human being by his or her Creator, and are often referred to as “natural rights.” Only under carefully limited circumstances […]
Can you paint on polymer clay?
Can you paint on polymer clay? Paints (and the supplies that go with it) are another must have for most polymer clay artists. I prefer acrylic paints and in many cases “heavy body” acrylic paints, but any type of acrylic paint is safe to use directly on polymer clay. You can use acrylic paints before […]
What is the difference between moral realism and moral anti realism?
What is the difference between moral realism and moral anti realism? In the philosophy of ethics, moral anti-realism (or moral irrealism) is a meta-ethical doctrine that there are no objective moral values or normative facts. It is usually defined in opposition to moral realism, which holds that there are objective moral values, which any moral […]
Did Yoshitsune or yoritomo win?
Did Yoshitsune or yoritomo win? Easily defeated by Yoshitsune, Benkei became a trusted retainer. At 15 Yoshitsune ran away from the monastery to join his older brother, Yoritomo, in the Honshu region of northern Japan. Despite his youth, Yoshitsune proved to be a military genius in the revolt Yoritomo had raised against Kiyomori. What is […]