Contest alert! || Sharing my general knowledge week 4 by @rossnenye
| Which gas is famous as laughing gas? |
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The laughing gas is known as Nitrous gas with the chemical formula (NO2) It is populary called the laughing gas because when it's been inhaled, it makes someone to laugh in an uncontrollable manner. It is also known to be a colourless and sweet gas. When inhaled, the Nitrous Oxide binds to the dopamine receptors in the brain thereby releasing dopamine neurotransmitters which makes someone to laugh uncontrollably.
| Some of it's uses includes |
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Nitrous Oxide gas is used majorly in different industries, some of it's uses includes.
- Medicals
It is used to produce Anaesthetic, which is given to a patient before surgery inorder to reduce pain.
- Food industry
It is commonly used in the food industries to keep food fresh.
- Pain relief
It is also given to pregnant women who are in labour to reduce their pain.
| What is name for stress hormone? |
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The name of the Stress hormone is Cortisol. It is produced in the body by the adrenal gland found above the kidney in the body.
| Functions of the Cortisol |
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- Regulates blood sugar
In the absence of sugar in the body, it induces the liver to produce sugar from stored Carbohydrate.
- Metabolism
It helps in the proper breakdown of Carbohydrate, fats and protein in the body there by promoting proper metabolism in the body.
- Cognitive functions
It promotes cognitive function in the body by helping to increase alertness, memory and composure.
- Creating balance
It also helps to maintain balance between the body fluid and electrolytes.
- Adaptation
It also helps the body to adjust to changes and challenges.
| Leap year comes but after how many years? |
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The leap comes after every 4 years, it has 366 days instead of 365. The February of every leap year is 29 days unlike the usual 28 days. The leap year is usually divisible by 2 and 4.
It was interesting to learn that nitrous oxide gas is used for different areas, although I imagined that medicine was one of them. Well, it has anesthetic effects and can be well used.
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