What is the muscle between the esophagus and stomach that keeps food from going back up? The esophagus contracts as it moves food into the stomach. A “valve” called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is located just before the opening to the stomach. This valve opens to let food pass into the stomach from the […]
How do Orreries work?
How do Orreries work? An orrery is a mechanical model of the movement and position of the planets in our solar system. The device accurately depicts where the earth is with respect to other planets, the sun, and the moon and how they move relative to one another. Who developed the solar system model? Nicholas […]
Is eating your own placenta cannibalism?
Is eating your own placenta cannibalism? The fee charged by encapsulation specialists for processing human placenta in a woman’s home is typically $60 – $90. Although human placentophagy entails the consumption of human tissue by a human or humans, its status as cannibalism is debated. Is Cannibalism a word? noun. the eating of human flesh […]
How much does it cost to rebuild a seawall?
How much does it cost to rebuild a seawall? To repair or replace a seawall, it can cost anywhere from $150-$250 per linear square foot. Who is responsible for seawall repair? One of the things that many prospective buyers don’t consider is the condition of the seawall in front of the property. The property owner […]
What is that ringing sound you hear in silence?
What is that ringing sound you hear in silence? In a silence where some people could hear a pin drop, people with tinnitus hear a constant ringing in their ears. Or the sound may be a popping, rushing, pinging, chirping, whistling, or roaring. Can you ignore tinnitus? MYTH: THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT […]
How do you find the distance between two parallel lines in linear algebra?
What is the longest bone in the human body?
What is the longest bone in the human body? femur What’s the heaviest part of the body? liver What are the 10 major systems? Ten major systems include the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and the reproductive system. Body functions are the physiological or psychological functions of body systems. What are […]
Is milk a pure?
Is milk a pure? Complete answer: As we know that the pure substances are either elements or compounds while the mixture is a resultant product of any two or more than two substances. Therefore milk is a mixture not a pure substance. Main compounds of milk are lactose and casein. How can we check pure […]
Is period of pendulum proportional to length?
Is period of pendulum proportional to length? Thus, T=2π√Lg T = 2 π L g for the period of a simple pendulum. This result is interesting because of its simplicity. The only things that affect the period of a simple pendulum are its length and the acceleration due to gravity. The period is completely independent […]
What are the 5 primitive reflexes?
What are the 5 primitive reflexes? What reflexes should be present in a newborn? Rooting reflex. This reflex starts when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched. Suck reflex. Rooting helps the baby get ready to suck. Moro reflex. The Moro reflex is often called a startle reflex. Tonic neck reflex. Grasp […]