9. The kidneys will filter your blood. Your kidneys are very important as they filter out all of the waste in your body. It takes it off to the bladder where it will come out in your wee! They also return vitamins, amino acids, glucose and hormones into the body. 10. Your intestines...
Sitting on top of each kidney are the triangle-shaped adrenal glands. Since kidneys filter blood, it’s an ideal place for producing this hormone. That way, cortisol has an easy path from theadrenal glandsinto the bloodstream. Even though cortisol is made in the adrenal glands, they can’t...
With comedy, facts, music, and puns mixed to bite-sized perfection, the new seriesTHE PARK PLAYERSis a treat for kids and parents alike. CreatorJoe Cobden‘sSesame Streetexperience is on full display. Modern children’s programming has exploded over the past few years with shows upping the a...
To highlight the meowgnificence of these ginger ninjas, we decided to share 9 Fun Facts about orange tabby cats to bring awareness to their plight in shelters across the county. A quote from Jim Davis (creator of Garfield) comes to mind ~ “In my head, the sky is blue, the grass is...
“My faithful followers, and they are legion, especially in the United States and Palestine, errr, I mean Israel, will never, ever, ever, ever change their minds about me, no matter what facts say. Facts can’t really speak you know, and they’re easily buried in metaphorically ineffable...
Gross. So dry food taxes your cats kidneys by being hard-to-digest, rendered, poor quality protein, and lacking moisture. Even if your cat is sadly diagnosed with CKD, some vets will recommend products designed for cats with CKD, including dry food products. Be wary of these products: they...
Watermelon has only about 40 calories per cup Chinese offer watermelons as gifts to a hostess A watermelon’s flesh is not always red alternatively can be orange, green,yellowor white Some varieties of watermelon need 130 warm days to fully ripen ...
For some off-the-beaten track bliss, less than five minutes from the city centre, check outHeritage Suites Hotel. You'll probably think you're about to get your kidneys stolen when your tuk tuk driver turns off the main road and starts weaving through bumpy back alleys and past ramshackle...
• Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, an inflammatory disorder of the kidneys that results in inadequate removal of waste and excess fluids from blood Prevention The germs that cause viral and bacterial tonsillitis are contagious. Therefore, the best prevention is to practice good hygiene. Teach ...
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