How do parachute valves work? Parachute mitral valves occur when all the chordae tendineae are attached to a single papillary muscle origin. Unlike the normal situation where there are two papillary muscles providing attachment to the two leaflets, this single-origin means the valve has limited opening, thus causing a relative obstruction. How rare is mitral […]
How far does the tip of the minute hand move in 35 minutes?
How far does the tip of the minute hand move in 35 minutes? As we said before, the minute hand moves 30° each 5 minutes. So, after 25 minutes it moves 150°. Therefore, after 15 minutes it moves 9.42 inches, and after 35 minutes it moves 15.7 inches. How far does the tip of the […]
How old is Huckle from Busytown Mysteries?
How old is Huckle from Busytown Mysteries? She is absent in Busytown Mysteries. Huckle Cat: The Cats’ school-age son, and the protagonist of the series. He is a lovable young kitten boy who is seven years old. Who is Sally Cat? Sally Cat is Huckle’s younger sister. In her early appearances she was known as […]
What do Germans actually do on Halloween 31 October?
What do Germans actually do on Halloween 31 October? Halloween is when all demons and witches are out for the night hunting, and when there are pumpkins glaring out of the windows, and when it’s better to give a treat instead of being tricked… Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31. Why was Halloween […]
Why a specific website is not opening?
Why a specific website is not opening? If your website doesn’t open for you, but does open for others, it could be one of the following situations: Webhost server is blocking the IP address of your ISP. Your ISP is blocking the webhost server IP address. Your LAN/Firewall is blocking the webhost server IP address. […]
Can I claim a lump sum from my deferred State Pension?
Can I claim a lump sum from my deferred State Pension? You can get a one-off lump sum payment if you defer claiming your State Pension for at least 12 months in a row. You’ll be taxed at your current rate on your lump sum payment. For example, if you’re a basic rate taxpayer your […]
What would you use to measure the length of a car?
What would you use to measure the length of a car? We can use a ruler to measure feet, because a ruler is exactly one foot long. As you can see, one foot is much longer than one inch. We therefore use feet to measure bigger objects, such as the height of a door or […]
What are chromosomes made of 2?
What are chromosomes made of 2? Following DNA replication, the chromosome consists of two identical structures called sister chromatids, which are joined at the centromere. What two major compounds make up a chromosome? For example, the human genome—approximately 3.2 × 109 nucleotides—is distributed over 24 different chromosomes. Each chromosome consists of a single, enormously long […]
What is the name for the areas of calm winds?
What is the name for the areas of calm winds? doldrums, also called equatorial calms, equatorial regions of light ocean currents and winds within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a belt of converging winds and rising air encircling Earth near the Equator. Where on Earth is there no wind? Astronomers Find the Calmest Place On […]
What day of the week do Spanish calendars start on?
What day of the week do Spanish calendars start on? Monday The Spanish week starts on Monday. Spanish days of the week are not capitalized. Does the Spanish calendar start with Monday or Sunday? Yes, the Spanish calendar starts with Lunes (Monday). Yes, most, if not all, countries follow the Gregorian calendar. What does the […]