How does ADH affect water reabsorption? Antidiuretic hormone stimulates water reabsorbtion by stimulating insertion of “water channels” or aquaporins into the membranes of kidney tubules. These channels transport solute-free water through tubular cells and back into blood, leading to a decrease in plasma osmolarity and an increase osmolarity of urine. What does the hormone ADH […]
Why is health literacy important for teens?
Why is health literacy important for teens? Health literacy among adolescents may help them understand the importance of preventive care, recognize a potential health emergency, and successfully make medical appointments and fill prescriptions (Massey et al., 2012). How can kids improve their health literacy? Critical steps toward improving health literacy include mandated and updated health […]
Why am I upside down in my spoon?
Why am I upside down in my spoon? Unlike a flat mirror, the curved surface of the spoon’s bowl bounces incoming rays back towards a central focus point lying between your face and the centre of the spoon’s. In passing through this point, rays from the upper part of your face are reflected downward, while […]
What is a positive scatter plot?
What is a positive scatter plot? Scatter Plot: Strong Linear (positive correlation) Relationship. The slope of the line is positive (small values of X correspond to small values of Y; large values of X correspond to large values of Y), so there is a positive co-relation (that is, a positive correlation) between X and Y. […]
Can you see Africa from Gibraltar?
Can you see Africa from Gibraltar? Can you see Africa from Europe? In Gibraltar, yes! Across the Strait of Gibraltar is where you get to see the coast of Africa. Emerging in the distance, the mountain ranges of northern Morocco, also called the Rif, form a spectacular view. How far is Gibraltar from UK? 1758 […]
Is Fiji a UN member?
Is Fiji a UN member? Fiji joined the United Nations on 13th of October 1970, the first Pacific island state to do so. Has the UN ever had to intervene in any conflict involving Australia? Seven Australians have commanded or led multinational peacekeeping operations….Australian involvement in UN peacekeeping operations. UN Operation name UNAMIC UN Operation […]
What exactly does a loan officer do?
What exactly does a loan officer do? A loan officer works for a bank or independent lender to assist borrowers in applying for a loan. If you’re looking to borrow a loan, a loan officer decides if you’re eligible to proceed to underwriting. A loan officer will meet with you and evaluate your creditworthiness. How […]
How can acid precipitation affect humans?
How can acid precipitation affect humans? Acid Rain Can Cause Health Problems in People Air pollution like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides can cause respiratory diseases, or can make these diseases worse. Respiratory diseases like asthma or chronic bronchitis make it hard for people to breathe. How do we make acid rain? Acid rain is […]
How do you know if an object is decelerating?
How do you know if an object is decelerating? If the velocity and acceleration have opposite signs (one positive and one negative) the object is decelerating. For our purposes the direction of an object’s velocity will be positive. This means that a negative acceleration indicates the object is slowing down. Which type of force will […]
Why are my teeth turning white?
Why are my teeth turning white? A common cause of white spots is dental fluorosis, which occurs when too much fluoride is consumed. This typically happens as a child and before teeth break through the surface of the gums. Enamel hypoplasia is another condition which occurs while teeth are still developing, and results in thin […]