Category: Psychology

In what structures are hormones produced? Hormones and the Endocrine System Where the hormone is produced Hormone(s) secreted Adrenal glands Aldosterone Adrenal glands Corticosteroid Pituitary gland Antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) Pituitary gland Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) What is responsible for producing hormones? Pituitary gland – The pituitary gland receives signals from the hypothalamus. This gland has two […]

How do you tell the age of a shark? The age of other shark species can be estimated by counting growth bands on fin spines or on the shark’s vertebrae, much like rings on a tree. How many sharks killed hourly? 11,416 sharks What are three interesting facts about sharks? 12 Shark Facts That May […]

What salutation should I use for a boy? For men 18 and over, use “Mr.” For boys under the age of 18, no title needed. According to Amy Vanderbilt’ The Book of Etiquette, in certain geographic regions, Master is used for for boy under the age of 8 and only in formal invitations. How do […]

How does Ted Hughes the bird in Hawk Roosting? “Hawk Roosting” is a poem by Ted Hughes, one of the 20th century’s most prominent poets. In the poem, taken from Hughes’s second collection, Lupercal, a hawk is given the power of speech and thought, allowing the reader to imagine what it’s like to inhabit the […]

Were there carriages in the 1800s? Horse drawn carriages were in widespread use from the 18th century until the early 1900s. The carriages came in a variety of types, from public stagecoach to elegant private vehicles. By the Regency era of the early 1800s, more comfortable horse drawn carriages were in use. What were carriages […]

What is the simile of rich? Rich Rich as flakes of virgin gold. —Anonymous 1 Rich as Golconda. —Anonymous 2 Rich as lords. —Anonymous 3 Rich as mud. —Anonymous 4 Rich as the mint. —Anonymous 5 What does the phrase as rich as Croesus mean? filthy rich Who said as rich as Croesus? In Asia […]

What is biliary tree calculus? Hardened crystal deposits formed from bile pigments, cholesterol, and calcium salts found in the bile duct (choledocholithiasis) or gallbladder (cholecystolithiasis). What is liver calculus? Sometimes this process is inhibited and bile builds up inside your gallbladder, causing it to become larger and inflamed. This buildup can lead to the creation […]

What are the long term side effects of Tegretol? Long-term treatment with carbamazepine can cause osteoporosis and osteopenia (increasing your risk of breaking a bone). What is the medicine Tegretol used for? Carbamazepine is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar 1 disorder (also known […]

How many pounds is 1 gallon of juice? The US liquid gallon (most commonly used) is defined as 231 cubic inches, which is 3.785 liters, and weighs 8.344 lbs at its highest density. The US dry gallon is defined as 1/8th of a US bushel, which is 268.8025 cubic inches or 4.405 L. How many […]

What are the four types of licenses? Different Driver’s License Types Class D. Although it may seem odd to jump into the middle of the alphabet to start, a Class D license is the most common type of driver’s license. Junior License (DJ) Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, B, and C) Taxi and Livery (Class […]