Descriptive term: the terminal duct. Ducts are the narrow tubes that allow liquids and gases to enter and exit the body. In the male body, this is the prostate gland. What function does the prostate serve? The prostate is a gland formed around the middle segment of the urinary tract. When the urinary tract is…
How do they work? The most commonly used function of the Cricoarytenoid muscles is to raise the vocal cords forward and to open the larynx. These muscles, together with the arytenoid cartilages, form the vocal folds. Your tongue is also attached to the hyoid bone, one of the ligaments connecting your larynx to your neck….
Bronchitis can affect anyone at any age — it’s more common in women over the age of 50 and in smokers and people with chronic lung diseases. People with asthma or who are allergic to dust or dust mites are particularly at risk for having an attack. Why does bronchitis make you so tired? It…
Honey Nut Cheerios are one of the most popular breakfast cereals in the U.S. They are not allergenic and are considered safe for people with milk and egg allergies. However, like all other breakfast cereals, they may contain trace amounts of residues from insecticides and insect growth regulators used in agriculture. What is the bad…
In the wild, deer eat any green plants they see, which makes the taste bitter for them. They know that cucumbers taste good to humans, but they don’t. But don’t try planting them near your garden, they will try to eat every vine they see growing! What can I feed the deer in my backyard?…
The truth about tear-free shampoo. Tear-free shampoos really work. These shampoos are gentle and remove dirt and oil with no sticky residue. However, they do not remove waterproof stains. What does on a tear mean? The short answer to the question “What does on a tear mean?” is that the tear is really “all the…