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Where is renin produced?

Score: 4.6/5 (31 votes) Renin is an enzyme secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney.What is renin and where is it produced?renin, enzyme secreted by the kidney (and also, possibly, by the placenta) that is part of a physiological system that regulates blood pressure. In the blood, renin a...

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Is there such a word as slang?

Score: 4.2/5 (70 votes) Slang can be a single word like cool (“great”) or an expression, such as I feel you (“I relate to you”). Slang is informal and fast-changing. It generally originates within an in-group (especially marginalized communities), and using a slang term is a way of signaling identit...

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Are pineapple good for diabetics?

Score: 4.2/5 (5 votes) If you have diabetes, you can eat pineapple in moderation and as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Choose fresh pineapple or canned pineapple without added sugar, and avoid any sugary syrup or rinse the syrup before eating.Does pineapple raise your blood sugar?Choose raw or fr...

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When is butter considered softened?

Score: 4.9/5 (54 votes) Here's what softened butter looks like. It should still be cool to the touch, but when pressed using a little pressure, your finger will leave an indentation. This butter is overly softened. A finger pressed in with no pressure at all will leave an indentation, almost si...

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How is pineapple good for you?

Score: 4.8/5 (37 votes) Nutritional benefits of pineapple Pineapples are naturally high in fibre, an important component of a healthy diet that can help improve digestion. Pineapples also contain a good array of vitamins and minerals including calcium, manganese, plus vitamins A and C, as well as fo...

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What does inverting the separating funnel achieve?

Score: 5/5 (10 votes) To use a separating funnel, the two phases and the mixture to be separated in solution are added through the top with the stopcock at the bottom closed. The funnel is then closed and shaken gently by inverting the funnel multiple times; if the two solutions are mixed together t...

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Whats it like to live in olympia wa?

Score: 5/5 (31 votes) Olympia is mostly a pretty cool place with a little bit of a old city feel. It would be nice to see a increase of aid to the homeless as there's a few places that could be renovate to assist them. Olympia might be a smaller town, however there is so much to do! From the ca...

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Would a miscarriage show on pregnancy test?

Score: 4.5/5 (66 votes) Take a Pregnancy Test A pregnancy test may still be positive soon after a miscarriage because the pregnancy hormone (hCG) level has not decreased enough to make a pregnancy test negative.Can a pregnancy test tell if you miscarried?See a Doctor to ConfirmEven in women with a c...

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Why were anklets invented?

Score: 4.7/5 (69 votes) The oldest anklets are said to be more than 8000 years old. They were much more than just fashion jewelry then. Women in Mesopotamia used to wear them to show off their husband's fortune. They have been common throughout the Middle East for many years.What does an anklet...

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Does cutlery contain nickel?

Score: 4.3/5 (62 votes) The finest cutlery is generally made with nickel-containing stainless steel and will last a lifetime. The most common alloy used for food and beverage applications is Type 304, often also called 18-8 or 18-10 to reflect the percentages of chromium and nickel respectively.Can ...

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