How do the kidneys conserve water? The kidney conserves water by first diluting urine as it moves through the loop of Henle and then concentrating urine in the distal tubules and collecting ducts (the latter under the influence of antidiuretic hormone or ADH). How does the kidney maintain water and electrolyte balance? The kidneys regulate…
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Why do I keep losing when I gamble?
Why do I keep losing when I gamble? The answer is simple. The games are designed mathematically in such a way that the house always has a mathematical edge over the player. Any time there’s risk involved, you might lose. But with casino games, the odds are set up so that you’ll lose more often…
Why Philippines has an advantage in BPO industry?
Why Philippines has an advantage in BPO industry? Better Benefits The BPO industry in the Philippines has many great benefits that include paid holidays and vacations, life insurance, paid sick leave, free beverages, flexible schedule and dress code, the option to telecommute which many employees desire, professional training, and much more. Why Philippines is best…
What would happen if the unemployment rate is too high?
What would happen if the unemployment rate is too high? When unemployment rates are high and steady, there are negative impacts on the long-run economic growth. Unemployment wastes resources, generates redistributive pressures and distortions, increases poverty, limits labor mobility, and promotes social unrest and conflict. What is a dangerous unemployment rate? The level at which…
What is the effect of sewage on BOD and DO?
What is the effect of sewage on BOD and DO? BOD has traditionally been used to measure of the strength of effluent released from conventional sewage treatment plants to surface waters or streams. This is because sewage high in BOD can deplete oxygen in receiving waters, causing fish kills and ecosystem changes. What does high…
Why does the Central Intelligence Agency have more freedom of action than that of other federal?
Why does the Central Intelligence Agency have more freedom of action than that of other federal? The Central Intelligence Agency have more freedom of action than other federal agencies because Both its budget and operations are secret. Is raw real in India? Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India’s foreign intelligence agency. Inception of RAW…
How do I start a blog and get paid?
How do I start a blog and get paid? How to Start a Blog (and Make Money) in 6 Easy Steps: Pick your blog’s name and niche. Get your blog online (web hosting) Design your blog with a free WordPress theme. Write your first blog post. Promote your blog and get readers. Make money from…
Can WIFI see your FaceTime?
Can WIFI see your FaceTime? The audio/video contents of FaceTime calls are protected by end-to-end encryption, so no one but the sender and receiver can access them. Apple cannot decrypt the data. FaceTime uses Internet Connectivity Establishment (ICE) to establish a peer-to-peer connection between devices. Can someone listen to my FaceTime calls? Is FaceTime secure…
Are hygrometer and hydrometer the same?
Are hygrometer and hydrometer the same? Do you know the difference between a hygrometer and a hydrometer? A hygrometer measures humidity, the amount of water vapour in air. A hydrometer, on the other hand, measures the density or specific gravity (SG) of a liquid by floating in the liquid. What does a hygroscope do? A…
Is inner monologue a hallucination?
Is inner monologue a hallucination? Internal monologue means more than just pondering over your own thoughts. It consists of inner speech, where you can “hear” your own voice play out phrases and conversations in your mind. This is a completely natural phenomenon. Hallucinations and hearing voices. Can auditory hallucinations be internal? Although always perceived as…