CULTURAL QA05-2021-30 Being a compilation there may be errors
Q1 How long did people live 3,000 yearsago? How do we know what was the average human life span/life expectancy backthen? A1 Mats Andersson March 10 Translator (1991–present) 3,000 years ago isn’t all that difficult; we have a handful of writtensources, and there are burial sites (and random human remains from e.g. naturaldisasters) scattered all over the world. You need to take care regarding the written sources; some are obviously made up orexaggerated. But you can find clues such as when they describe a manas “venerably old” when he’s over 50, or conversely, say that “she was still inher prime” of a woman of 60, or other more indirect clues such as when theyobviously don’t think that something is especially noteworthy, such as being still alive tohave great-grandchildren around. Skeletons can tell us with reasonable certainty the age at which someonedied. The skeleton maturesuntil the mid-20s, and after that, wear and tear will start to show.With enough skeletons, we can start to tell with some certainty how long peopleon average lived. As a last calibration, we can compare with modern peopleliving similar lifestyles. 3,000 years ago, we hadsubsistence farmers, some hunter-gatherers, and in some societies a fewspecialists, like merchants, priests, and nobility. All those groups have been around until more well documented times (butstill well before modern medicine was introduced), and we can expect them tohave had similar life spans. Sometimes, you see figures about “average life span” from the past whichare usually a bit misleading. Infant mortality was very high, but once youreached about 5 years of age, it would look more like the modern day: mortality was still higher thantoday in all age groups, but you had a reasonable chance of livinginto your 60s. So even if the life expectancy at birth was, say, a meagre 35years, they would stillnot consider someone who was 60 to be incredibly ancient, and there would besomeone over in the next village, or the village after that, who was above 80. Q2 If our ancestors reproduced asteenagers, why is teen pregnancy considered undesirable in the modern Westernworld? A2 Alan Moll knowsGenealogy, Philately, Cosmology, Data Analysis, DID4m ago All or the answers assume that the question if correct. The ancestors I’ve researched in17th and 18th centuries in Germany, seldom had children prior to age20. A typical age ofmarriage was 21 for the woman and 24 for the man. Results in Sweden weresimilar. Q3 Can gold easily be scratched? A3 Eesha Sharma , studied Mechanical Engineering at OsmaniaUniversity (2019)Answered 17m ago Pure gold is so soft, itbends and warps easily, making it a poor metal for jewelry that needs to retain its shape. Pure gold also scratches easily,meaning it doesn't take longfor pure gold jewelry to become scuffed and unattractive Q4 If hell doesn't exist according toHinduism, then why does Garuda Purana about hell? Some Hindus said that hellexist but not eternity. So why does one still born in a poor family if hiskarma has paid? A4 Mahesh K Reader at MIT Vedic Sciences (2020–present)12m ago Maha Puranas focus on the whole spectrum of creator, creation andcreative dynamics… all within the scope of the Self .. birth itself is continuum withkarma or impressions as a revealer.. hence pitra loka is aspect ofcarry forward of impressions which is unique aspect of revealing the birthprinciple..a person'sbirth can be with naraka aspects or svarga aspects.. Karma therefore is thebiggest revealer.. You may not understand this if your mind is limited to heaven and hell ofAbrahamic discourse. Q5 If humans evolved in Africa, why has nopermanent structures been built in Africa before the Europeans? OxfordUniversity was built in 1096. A5 Roger Burton Lived in Unnecessary Spending 5m ago It took humans 100's of thousandsof years to learn to build something that would last that was bigger than apointed stone on the end of spear. Early humans built what they needed with materials they could easilyfind. Huts made withmud and grass are hardly durable and cant expect to last hundreds of thousandsof years, but on the plains of sub saharan Africa living a huntergatherer life quick and easy shelter if any shelter at all was all they needed. Not sure what Oxford University has to do with anything its hardly theoldest building in Europe. Q6 Whatdoes Lord Shiva say about reading the Bhagavad Gita? A6 Naveen Reddy , MBBS from Rajarajeswari Medical College andHospital Answered 49m ago To read, understand and apply it in your daily life. For shiva and keshav are differentfaces of the same truth. Q7 Which is not a function of the cellmembrane? A7 4 Answers Crystal Day , Scientist Answered September 6,2019 I could go with so many possibilities here. But since you didn’t providea list to choose from, I’ll go with driving. Driving is not a function of the cell membrane. But also reading.Reading is also not a function of the cell membrane. I could goeither way on this one. I feel driving is the better answer of the two optionsI’ve listed. Parth Patel , lives in Ahmedabad,Gujarat, IndiaAnswered December 10, 2018 Production of energy is not function of cell membrane.. It is done inMitochondria DNA is responsible for Heredity. Movement and stability is function of cytoskeleton Photosynthesis is possible because of chloroplast Protein synthesis is possible because of ribosome Digestion is function of lysosome Modification of protein and synthesis of glycoprotein and lipoprotein isdone in golgi apparatus And many other functions arenot done by cell membrane.. Anas Patel , Student AnsweredSeptember 8, 2020 The function which is not perform by plasma membrane are Plasma membrane do not storefood It does not produces energy Plasma membrane not helps inphotosynghesis It does not carry genetic material Its does not produce lipids andproteins Nots help in exchange of gases Does not store food, starch andorganic substance It's does not transportproteins So these are not function of plasma membrane Ritwik Sunny, former CustomerSupport Executive at Ashok LeylandAnswered May 12 What is not a function of the cell membrane a) to provide shape to thecell. b) to keep all the cellular contents safe from surrounding environment.c) to allow all materials to move in and out of the cell. d) all are functionsof the cell membrane . Q8 Howdo I maintain blood sugar levels? A8 Sagar Manral , BSc Army Public Schools & Army PublicSchools, University of Delhi (2014) Answered 7h ago My note- I found the answer quite enlightening and included.Lengthy answer Manage Blood Sugar It’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range asmuch as possible to help preventor delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, visionloss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood.Find answers below to common questions about blood sugar for people withdiabetes. How can you check your bloodsugar? Use a blood sugar meter (also called a glucometer) or a continuousglucose monitor (CGM) to check your blood sugar. A blood sugar meter measuresthe amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip. ACGM uses a sensor inserted under the skin to measure your blood sugar every fewminutes. If you use aCGM, you’ll still need to test daily with a blood sugar meter to make sure yourCGM readings are accurate. When you should check yourblood sugar? How often you check your blood sugar depends on the type of diabetes youhave and if you take any diabetes medicines. Typical times to check your blood sugar include: When you first wake up, beforeyou eat or drink anything. Before a meal. Two hours after a meal. At bedtime. If you have type 1 diabetes,have type 2 diabetes, and take insulin, or often have low blood sugar, your doctor may want you tocheck your blood sugar more often, such as before and after you’re physicallyactive. What are blood sugar targets? A blood sugar target is a range you try to reach as much as possible.These are typical targets: Before a meal: 80 to 130 mg/dL. Two hours after the start of a meal: Less than 180 mg/dL. Your blood sugar targets may be differentdepending on your age, any additionalhealth problems you have, and other factors. Be sure to talk to your health care team about which targets are bestfor you. What causes low blood sugar? Low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia) has many causes, including missing a meal, takingtoo much insulin, taking other diabetes medicines, exercising more than normal,and drinking alcohol. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. Signs of low blood sugar are different for everyone. Common symptomsinclude: Shaking. Sweating. Nervousness or anxiety. Irritability or confusion. Dizziness. Hunger. My note- If insulin intake is more for the food taken, I feel dizziness. This occurs to me when the dishesare not liked. I keepsweet biscuits and water ready with me on such occasions. In journey bag I carry sugarand water in a small bottle. Know what your individual symptoms are so you can catch low blood sugarearly and treat it. If you think you may have low blood sugar, check it even ifyou don’t have symptoms. Low blood sugar can be dangerous andshould be treated as soon as possible. How can you treat low bloodsugar? Hypoglycemia Unawareness If you’ve had low blood sugar without feeling or noticing symptoms(hypoglycemia unawareness), you may need to check your blood sugar more oftento see if it’s low and treat it. Driving with low blood sugar can be dangerous, so be sure to check yourblood sugar before you get behind the wheel. Carry supplies for treating low blood sugar with you. If you feel shaky,sweaty, or very hungry, or have other symptoms, check your blood sugar. Even ifyou don’t have symptoms but think you may have low blood sugar, check it. If your blood sugar is lower than 70 mg/dL, do one of the followingimmediately: Take four glucose tablets. Drink four ounces of fruit juice.Drink fourounces of regular soda, not diet soda.Eat four pieces of hard candy. Wait for 15 minutes and then check your blood sugar again. Do one of the above treatmentsagain until your blood sugar is 70 mg/dL or above and eat a snack if your nextmeal is an hour or more away. If you have problems with low bloodsugar, ask your doctor if your treatment plan needs to be changed. What causes blood sugar to behigh? Many things can cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), including beingsick, being stressed,eating more than planned, and not giving yourself enough insulin.Over time, high blood sugar can lead to long-term, serious health problems. Symptoms of high blood sugarinclude: Feeling very tired. Feeling thirsty. Having a blurry vision. Needing to urinate (pee) more often. If you get sick, your blood sugar can be hard to manage. You may not beable to eat or drink as much as usual, which can affect blood sugar levels. If you’re ill and your blood sugar is 240 mg/dL or above, use anover-the-counter ketone test kit to check your urine for ketones and call yourdoctor if your ketones are high. High ketones can be an early sign of diabetic ketoacidosis,which is a medical emergency and needs to be treated immediately. What is diabeticketoacidosis(DKA). Diabetic Glucometer Blood sugar level testing kit If you think you may have low blood sugar, check it even if you don’thave symptoms. When too many ketones are produced too fast, they can build up in yourbody and cause diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA. DKA is very serious and can cause a coma or even death.Common symptoms include: Fast, deep breathing. Dry skinand mouth. Flushed face. Frequent urination or thirst that lasts for a day or more. Fruity-smelling breath. Headache. Muscle stiffness oraches. Nausea and vomiting. Stomach pain. If you think you may have DKA, test your urine for ketones. Follow the testkit directions, checking the color of the test strip against the color chart inthe kit to see your ketone level. If your ketones are high, call your healthcare provider right away. DKA requires treatment in a hospital. My note- Normally Ketone should be negative on urine test How can you treat high bloodsugar? Talk to your doctor about how to keep your blood sugar levels within yourtarget range. Your doctor may suggest the following: Be more active. Regular exercise can help keep your blood sugarlevels on track. Important:don’t exercise if ketones are present in your urine. This can make your bloodsugar go even higher. Take medicine as instructed. If your blood sugar is often high, yourdoctor may change how much medicine you take or when you take it. Follow your diabetes meal plan. Ask your doctor or dietitian for help ifyou’re having trouble sticking to it. Check your blood sugar as directed by your doctor. Check more often if you’re sickor if you’re concerned about high or low blood sugar. Talk to your doctor about adjusting how much insulin you take and whattypes of insulin (such as short-acting) to use. My note- I often listen to Doctor QA in Doordarshan/flower TV channels inthe night. Mostly doctors describe things and interrupted by the question. Icould understand if blood sugar is morewith a person got covid 19, chances of black funges developing is more. Doctor was advocating importance ofkeeping blood sugar levels NOT HIGH. High blood sugar may not be felt easily. What is the A1C test? The A1C test is a simple blood test that measures your average bloodsugar levels over the past 2 or 3 months. The test is done at a lab or yourdoctor’s office in addition to—not instead of—regular blood sugartesting you do yourself. A1C testing is part of the ABCs of diabetes—important steps you can taketo prevent or delay health complications down the road: Get a regular A1C test. Try tokeep your blood pressure below 140/90 mm Hg (or the target your doctor sets). Manage your cholesterol levels. Stop smoking or don’t start. What else you can do to helpmanage my blood sugar levels? Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, maintaining ahealthy weight, andgetting regular physical activity can all help. Other tips include: Keep track of your blood sugar levels to see what makes them go up ordown. Eat at regular times, and don’t skip meals. Choose foods lower in calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, andsalt.Track your food, drink, and physical activity.Drink water instead of juice or soda. Limit alcoholic drinks. For asweet treat, choose fruit. My note- With covid 19 walkingis not advised. Somegardening and miscellaneous works can be carried out wearing DOUBLE mask with in home. Not putting ON AC slightsweating occur on body which could reduce blood sugar levels. Normally agedabove 70 eat less. Now Accu-checkhas come with an excellent offer – 100 test strips and 25 test pins in a packcosting about 1100-00. I think it is an affordable offer.(Not for reccomeding accucheck) All the above QA are based onQuora digest on 30-05 - 2021. 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