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THE FIVE SENSESby Kathy Wolfe
Sometimes it’s difficult to comprehend the abilities of the incredible human body. This week, Tidbits looks at how the sensory cells related to smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste send their signals to the brain for interpretation. Amazing!• Theonlysensethatisfullydevelopedatbirthissmell.Withindaysofbirth,anewbornisabletorecognizehisorhermother’ssmell.
• Althoughthetonguehasthetastebuds,thenoseiscriticaltotaste.Whilethetastebudsdistinguishsweet,sour,bitter,salty,andsavory,anyothertastesareperceivedbythenose’sfivemillionolfactoryreceptors.Thisexplainswhyyourfavoritefoodsdon’tseemtotasterightwhenyouhaveacoldorstuffynose.
• Vividmemoriescanbetriggeredbyoursenseofsmell,forexample,asadnessatthearomaofroses,whichmaybeareminderofalovedone’sfuneral.Thisisbecausescentreceptorsareconnectedtotheareaofthebraininchargeofmemoryandemotions.Anaversioncandevelopifanunpleasantexperienceisassociatedwithit.Forinstance,afoul-smellingortastingcherrycoughsyrupingestedasachildcanproduceadislikeforallthingscherryasanadult.
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FIVE SENSES (continued): Afterayear,peoplecanrecallsmellswithabout65%accuracy.Comparethiswithvisualrecall,whichisonly50%afteraperiodofthreemonths.
• Ifyouthinkyouhaveagoodsenseofsmell,considerthat while you have five million scent receptors,yourdoghasabout220million!
• Those little raised bumps on the surface of yourtongue are not actually your taste buds.They arecalledpapillae,andthemajorityofyourtastebudsareclusteredonthem.Thebuds’purposeistosensesweet, bitter, salty, sour, and savory tastes. Eachpapillaishometo100to200buds.
• Tastebudscanbefoundonthetongue,inthethroat,ontheesophagus,andontheroofofthemouth.These9,000cellscontainchemoreceptorsthatrespondtochemicals in food.When you eat a certain food,yourmouth’ssalivahelpsbreakitdown,whichinturn causes the receptors to communicate to thebrain throughsensorynerves.Yourbrain then letsyouknowwhatyoutaste.
• Byage60,mostadultswillhavelostabouthalftheirtastebuds.
• Asmanycancerpatientscanattest,chemotherapycanseriouslydamagethesenseoftaste.Infectionsandblowstotheheadcanalsocauseimpairment.
• Duetotheheattheygenerate,chilipeppersstimulatepainreceptorsratherthantastebuds.
•Millionsof tinynerveendingsare responsible fortellingyouifsomethingishotorcold,orifsomethingishurtingyou.Thehomeofthesenerveendingsisinthedermis,thebottomlayerofyourskin.Thenerveendingscarryinformationtothespinalcord,whichinformsthebrainwhatfeelingisbeingconveyed,allinafractionofasecond!
• Thereare20differentvarietiesofnerveendings,all with a different significance. The mostcommontypesaretemperature,pain,andpressurereceptors.Painreceptorsarethemostnumerous.Alittlesquarepatchofskinmeasuring.4inch(10mm)oneachsidecontains200painreceptors,butonly 15 for pressure of touch, six for cold, andoneforhot.Painreceptorsareveryimportantforalertingthebrainthatthebodyishurt.
• Someareasofthebodyhavemorenerveendingsthanothers,makingthemmoresensitive.That’swhyithurtssomuchwhenyoubiteyourtongue.Yet this area has receptors that are much lesseffectiveatsensinghotorcold,whichiswhyyouburnyourmouthonhotfoods.
•Asskinages,ithasadecreasedresponsetopainand temperature changes. Consequently, olderfolkshaveagreaterriskofinjuryfromburnsandhypothermia.
• It’s the colored iris of the eye that makes thepupil change in size, depending on the amountof available light. It controls light levels insidetheeye,muchliketheapertureonacamera.Theeyecolorcomesfrommicroscopicpigmentcellscalledmelanin.
•Weareabletoseethingsbecausebeamsoflightbounceoffofanobjectandenterthecornea–thethick,transparentlayeronthesurfaceoftheeye.Fromthere,thelightrayspassthroughthepupilandintothelens.Thelensfocusestheimageandsends it to the back surface of the eyeball, theretina.Morethan150millionlight-sensitivecellsworkatsendingtheinformationupside-downtothebrain.Thebrainturnstheimageright-side-upandtellsyouwhatyouareseeing.
• About one in every 12 males is color-blind. Some have monochromatic colorblindness, which means they see every-thing in shades of gray. Those with
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Feeding Your Cat a Proper Diet – How Do You Know?The first rule of feeding cats is feed them what they will eat. The second rule of feeding cats is feed them the best diet you can find. So, how do you know what to feed? There are so many diets on the market these days with so many claims, promotional endorsements and pseudo-science that even a veterinarian has a hard time evaluating the science behind the diet. Many diets appeal to fads and the vegetarian myth but the cat is an obligate carnivore.Most of what is on cat food labels is misleading and only tells part of the story. The label reports crude protein not digestible protein, crude fat not digestible fat, there is usually no mention of the % of carbohydrates, there is no mention of the type of fiber – soluble vs insoluble and there is no mention of the calories per serving (new for 2011 will be calories per serving – the first big change in pet food labeling to help the consumer). The list of ingredients is not a true reflection of what the food actually consists of. The first four ingredients are what make up the food’s nutritional content. Misleading terms and percentage of ingredients mask the true quality rating of the food. Cats eat protein and fat because they are obligate carnivores! Natural and/or raw food diets can be a problem with contamination versus hunting cats with fresh kill and normal flora. Natural food diets should not be a spin-off of human natural food thinking (including apple, cranberry, rosemary, etc.) but should emphasize quality protein and fat sources. Quality cat foods have verifiable analyses and feeding trials that prove the food is healthy for cats. Reading a label does not always give you answers that you need to make a good decision. You may need to use the 1(800) number and ask questions:
· Compare dry and canned food on a dry matter basis and what is the calorie content?
· How much carbohydrate makes up the diet?
· What are the digestible amounts and sources of protein and fat?
During your annual cat’s physical examination ask your veterinarian for food recommendations. Feeding a specific diet for 1 month and observing quality of haircoat, activity level, amount of food and water consumed, output of feces and urine and your cat’s interest in people and play will be the best observed indicators of how the food is performing.
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Scott McQueen is the owner of Pinetree Jewelers, Parker’s oldest jewelry store established in 1976. 2 store locations: 11028 S. Pikes Peak Drive in Parker and 190 S Wilcox in Castle Rock. For more call 303.841.2666 or 303-660-2696
Jasper is composed of chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz and other minerals that combine to create color-ful bands and patterns. The large variety of jasper patterns are used to give the stones their various names. The most popular is landscape jasper so named because of the tiny landscape panoramas that appear thereon. Picture jaspers exhibit combinations of patterns (such as banding from �ow or depositional patterns
caused by water or wind), and color variations the look like scenes or images on a cut section. There is also orbicu-lar (circular) jasper, and ribbon jasper. See the variety in the stones shown above.
Jasper is found in many countries and used often as architectural adornments on build-ings. Perhaps that is because the new Jerusa-lem descending from heaven is described as follows: "It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal." Revelation 21:11. At least three states have cities named after this stone: Alabama, Indiiana, and Texas.
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8. What is the reason for the changes in earth’s seasons? Is it the earth’s tilt, or are seasonal changes determined by the earth’s distance from the sun?
9. They are usually composed of liquid water droplets, but can carry snow and ice crystals in cold weather. What are they?
10. What is the capital of Idaho? 11. ____________ are widely used for such purposes as
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12. If your name was Ruth would you be a deceased baseball player or a character from the Old Testament?
13. In astronomy, what do you call the partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by the shadow of another?
14. In US history, what did they call the loosely organized system for helping fugitive slaves escape to Canada or to areas of safety in free states?
15. What did they call members of the movement that agitated for the compulsory emancipation of slaves?
16. What is the poisonous, pale yellow, oily liquid alkaloid with a pungent odor and an acrid taste that is found in tobacco?
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19. If you practiced Shinto would you be involved in 1. A religion, 2. Martial Arts, 3. A form of music?
20. What Pennsylvania religious group was shocked by the murder of five young girls in a schoolhouse in October 2006?
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The holidays seem to arrive earlier each year. Our time is spread so thin between work, family and, hope-fully, a few minutes for ourselves. With days dwin-dling until Christmas it may be difficult to find the time to be as thoughtful as we’d like in our gift giving. Here are a few gift ideas for our loved ones on their way home from rehabilitation.
Assistive items may be a great option. These items could make day-to-day functioning easier and help stay independent longer.
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• Ever wonder why all of a sudden in your 40s you now need reading glasses? This is due to a thickening of the eye’s lens as the body ages.
• The average person blinks once every two to ten seconds. Each blink lasts about 0.3 seconds. Multiply it out, and you’ll see that blinking causes your eyes to be closed about 30 minutes every day.
• If an individual has two different colored eyes, the condition is known as heterochromia.
• Decibels are units of measurement used to determine sound levels. The sound of breathing is at the 10-decibel level, and a whisper measures 20. Normal talking is around 50 to 60 decibels, a loud snore generates 65, and the sound of a jackhammer registers about 115. A jet takeoff and a gunshot are both in the 140-decibel range.
• The eardrum’s official name is the tympanic membrane or myrinx. It’s about .4 inch (10 mm) in size.
• Every time an object makes a noise, it sends vibrations through the air. These sound waves are channeled into the ear canal by the outer ear. The waves then hit the eardrum, which begins to vibrate, which in turn sets the ear’s hammer, anvil, and stirrup vibrating. The stirrup’s vibrations cause nerve endings to move, and the nerve endings change the vibrations into information that is sent to the brain along the auditory nerve, again, all in a split second!
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The early Denver area winter season can be unpredict-able. With temperatures ranging from mild to freez-ing, and precipitation patterns quite literally all over the place, we never know exactly what to expect in December and beyond. It’s no surprise that these er-ratic conditions tend to wreak havoc on our lawns.
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The feeling of grass between your toes is, unfortu-nately, a luxury reserved for the warmer seasons. The December through January stretch often brings about wet, gray weather that can leave your lawn a mat-ted down mess. Foot traffic across the lawn will only result in added stress to your already exhausted turf. If possible, avoid walking on the lawn temporarily until local conditions improve.
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Significant lawn damage can arise during these early winter months – especially when a vehicle is involved. Many homeowners have driveways that border their front lawns. While grazing that border with a tire may not cause noticeable damage dur-ing the summer, severe “stripping” of the lawn often occurs during sloppy conditions. Remaining extra cautious now will mean a fuller, healthier lawn come springtime.
Don’t Leave Your Leaves
Is your lawn littered with heavy, wet leaves? Extended leaf coverage can suffocate the lawn and lead to a wide range of harmful turf diseases. A quick clean-up or raking session will get your lawn back on track.
Tidy Up
Items left on the lawn, such as toys, patio furniture, and ornaments, place unnecessary stress on grass plants in their weakened state. Avoid damage and potential lawn baldness by storing items in your shed or garage. Regular tidying up can make a world of dif-ference to the look and feel of your lawn.
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Q. Who’s Birthday is it Anyway?A. In our rush for shopping, cooking, partying, traveling, etc., it’s so easy to forget “The Reason for the Season”. Let’s just pause for a moment or two, and in the quietude of our hearts, wish “Happy Birthday” to the Christ Child.Q. Why do some people put an “X” in front of the “------mas” of “Christmas” ? A. I don’t know. Maybe they’re just not thinking; too “busy”, or too “stressed out”, and “accidentally” take “Christ” out of “Christmas? I just don’t like that “X”. Recently, I found a painting that has vivid colors of the Season. In it Santa is standing next to the fireplace in a darkened room lit by a single candle. The children must have wanted to give Santa a little light for his most important activities that night. Santa has noticed the Nativity on the nearby table. He’s holding the porcelain Christ Child in the manger, deep in thought. A poem on the back of the picture sets the scene, and shares what I like to call “Santa’s Prayer”:
The Spirit of ChristmasBy Greg Olson 2009
By the magical light of a small Christmas candle, A little old man tries to carefully handle,
The small porcelain manger which serves as a bed,For the wee Baby Jesus to lay down His head.
In wonder he brings the manger up to his view,Smiles at the baby and whispers, “I love you!”
I love you for bringing this season of joy,I love you for growing to a man from a boy;
For being our Light and leading the way,For the Spirit which makes Christmas Day!
You’ve been my mentor, my model, my hero and guide,
Please continue to help me and stay by my side.
I’ve tried to follow your teachings and give as you gave,Reminding all to be kind and that it’s wise to behave.
Help me to serve others and bring them your Light,Especially, the children, please bless them tonight!
Some have so very little, scarce food for their table,You know how it feels – you were born in a stable!
Bless all their mothers and fathers with a knowledge that’s sure.The best gift they can give is their love,
strong and pure.
That’s the Spirit of Christmas when all’s said and done,
God’s gift of love, that came as His Son!
Then back to His mother the child is returned.The Nativity glows as the candle is burned.
In a wink the little old man slips quietly away,Some say he goes up the chimney and
climbs in a sleigh.
Whatever the case, His mission is clear – Give unto others, bringing love and good cheer.
He flies into the night and bids us adieu,Doing for others what Jesus would do!
Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!
Questions? You can Ask the Dentist by phone: 720-870-9500, email: [email protected] or consult the website: www.parkerlumineers.com
Dr. Burgner has served on the Fellowship Examination Committee of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and received national recognition awards from that 30,000 member organization. He has been recognized in the local magazine 5280, and practices General Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Parker, Colorado.
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A blonde driving a car became lost in a snow-storm. She didn't panic however, because she remembered what her dad had once told her. "If you ever get stuck in a snowstorm, just wait for a snow plow to come by and follow it." Sure enough, pretty soon a snow plow came by, and she started to follow it. She followed the plow for about forty-five minutes. Finally the driver of the truck got out and asked her what she was doing. And she explained that her dad had told her if she ever got stuck in a snow storm, to follow a plow. The driver nodded and said, "Well, I'm done with the Wal-Mart parking lot, do you want to follow me over to Best Buy now?"
Kids Say the Darndest Things!!!
STEVEN (age 3)hugged and kissed his Mom good night. 'I love you so much that when you die I'm going to bury you outside my bedroom window.'
BRITTANY (age 4)had an ear ache and wanted a pain killer. She triedin vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing herfrustration, her mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: 'How does it know it's me?'
SUSAN (age 4)was drinking juice when she got the hiccups.'Please don't give me this juice again,' she said, 'It makes my teeth cough..'
DJ (age 4)stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: 'How much do I cost?'
CLINTON (age 5)was in his bedroom looking worried when his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied,'I don't know what'll happen with this bed whenI get married. How will my wife fit in it?'
MARC (age 4)was engrossed in a young couple that were hug-ging and kissing in a restaurant. Without taking hiseyes off them, he asked his dad: 'Why is he whis-pering in her mouth?'
TAMMY(age 4)was with her mother when they met an elderly,rather wrinkled woman her mom knew. Tammy looked at her for a while and then asked, 'Why doesn't your skin fit your face?'
JAMES (age 4)was listening to a Bible story. His dad read: 'The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.' Concerned, James asked:'What happened to the flea?'