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When onions are cut, they release a compound called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. This compound triggers a reaction in our eyes, causing tear glands to produce tears as a defense mechanism to flush out irritants. The tears help to protect the eye from the irritating fumes released by the onion.
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Who gets wet while drying?
A towel gets wet while drying someone's body.
Why is it that when you cry mucous secretions coming from the nose are also present?
Because crying is an emotional response that is related to the parasympathetic nervous system. When it gets activated, most all of the parasympathetic responses are elicited, and one of them is to increase the secretion of mucous throughout the body along with the tears. So that is why your nose runs too.
How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting?
Grover is shocked and scared when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting incident because this means that the Fates are now involved in their quest, and it could mean serious consequences for them. He urges Percy to be cautious and to seek ways to outsmart their destiny.
How does grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn cutting?
he gets upset and frightened
How does unstable air contribute to storms?
For a storm to develop, air parcels from the ground and the lower atmosphere have to get lifted to the higher atmosphere. The trigger for this to happen, is the instability of the air. warm air from the ground gets lifted while cold air from the higher atmosphere gets descended, thus the barycenter of the atmosphere gets lowered. The energy freed by this is the storm.
What is considered the correct way to slice onions quickly so as to avoid cutting oneself in the process?
Slicing onions is done in the same way as slicing anything else: Use a cutting board underneath. Hold the cutting knife at the blade,and use the first knuckle of the off-hand's index finger and thumb to keep the knife positioned properly while holding the onion with the other fingers. Cut with a motion akin to pushing down a lever and pulling it back up again, adjusting the onion as it gets cut up.
Tears are produced by?
Tears are produced when dirt gets into our eyes.Answered by: LiCs_09_.com
Do onions really fight cancer?
yes, some ingredients put in onions fights cancer it also gets fid of colds
Which thing after cutting gets larger?
Drugs
Why Do Girls Cry When Justin Bieber Gets Off Stage?
tears of joy ?
What does a torn CV joint look like?
The rubber boot that covers the CV joint is what tears. When the boot tears grease is expelled and water and dirt gets in.
How female peacock pregnant?
a female peacock gets pregnant by the tears of male peacock
How does exercising benefit your Muscular system?
When you exersize, your muscles get midroscopic tears in them. When these tears heal, your muscles get bigger. This is how you get stronger. The more you exersize, the stronger you Muscular system gets.
Why do crocodiles always have tears in their eyes?
they don't. crocodile tears gets its name from an old belief that crocodiles will pretend to cry to attract their victims, and then cry for real as they devour them.
How does Grover react when tells him about the yarn cutting?
he gets upset and frightened
How tall do green onions grow?
wait until the part that sticks out of the ground gets from 10 to 13 inches
How does cutting down trees affect environment?
our air gets polluted. Oxygen decreases.
