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Hand Hygiene Curiosities - Hand Hygiene Quiz - Hand Hygiene Challenge - Hand Hygiene Commemorative dates
* World Hand Hygiene Day, observed on May 5 , is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections. The date highlights the need to wash hands regularly with soap and water, especially in healthcare settings, to prevent the spread of diseases and infections, including those caused by antibiotic-resistant germs. The initiative promotes appropriate hygiene practices around the world, aiming to protect public health and save lives. * May 5 - May 5 day - today is May 5 - in May 5 - celebrate in May 5
Ovarian Cancer Curiosities - Ovarian Cancer Quiz - Ovarian Cancer Challenge - Ovarian Cancer Commemorative dates
* World Ovarian Cancer Day is celebrated on May 8th every year. This day aims to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, promote education about its symptoms, risk factors, early detection methods and available treatments. It also aims to offer support to those affected by this disease and their families, as well as highlighting the need for continued research to find better forms of prevention and treatment. * May 8 - May 8 day - today is May 8 - in May 8 - celebrate in May 8
Turtle Curiosities - Turtle Quiz - Turtle Challenge - Turtle Commemorative dates
* World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23rd every year. This date was created with the aim of raising awareness about the conservation of sea turtles and their habitats. Sea turtles face several threats, such as bycatch, habitat destruction, marine pollution and illegal hunting, which have brought many species to a state of danger of extinction. World Turtle Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting these incredible creatures and promoting conservation action around the world. * May 23 - May 23 day - today is May 23 - in May 23 - celebrate in May 23
Digestive Health Curiosities - Digestive Health Quiz - Digestive Health Challenge - Digestive Health Commemorative dates
* World Digestive Health Day, celebrated on May 29 , aims to raise awareness about the importance of digestive health and promote the prevention and treatment of digestive disorders. During this day, various educational and health promotion activities are carried out to highlight the importance of healthy eating habits, an active lifestyle and access to adequate medical care. It also highlights the need for medical and scientific research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of digestive problems. * May 29 - May 29 day - today is May 29 - in May 29 - celebrate in May 29
Without Plastic Bags Curiosities - Without Plastic Bags Quiz - Without Plastic Bags Challenge - Without Plastic Bags Commemorative dates
* International Day Without Plastic Bags is an initiative to raise awareness about the damage caused by plastic bags to the environment and promote the reduction of their use. This date is celebrated on July 3rd . Plastic bags are one of the biggest environmental pollutants, contributing significantly to ocean pollution, soil degradation and threats to wildlife. International Day Without Plastic Bags aims to educate people about the negative impacts of plastic bags and encourage the adoption of more sustainable alternatives, such as reusable bags, paper bags or other biodegradable materials. During this day, various campaigns and events are organized around the world to promote awareness and encourage individual and collective actions to reduce the use of plastic bags. * July 3 - July 3 day - today is July 3 - in July 3 - celebrate in July 3
Brain Curiosities - Brain Quiz - Brain Challenge - Brain Commemorative dates
* World Brain Day is celebrated on July 22nd . This date was created by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) to raise awareness of the importance of the brain in human health and well-being. The goal is to promote education about the brain, encourage research and innovation in the field of neuroscience, and highlight the importance of preventing and treating brain disorders. During World Brain Day, events are organized around the world, such as lectures, workshops, awareness campaigns and educational activities for people of all ages. The main focus is to promote brain health and provide information on how to keep the brain healthy throughout life. * July 22 - July 22 day - today is July 22 - in July 22 - celebrate in July 22
Nature Conservation Curiosities - Nature Conservation Quiz - Nature Conservation Challenge - Nature Conservation Commemorative dates
* World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on July 28th . This date was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, also known as the Stockholm Conference. The objective of World Nature Conservation Day is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting biodiversity and our planet's natural ecosystems. It is an opportunity to highlight the environmental challenges faced globally and promote individual and collective actions for nature conservation. On this day, several activities are carried out, such as environmental education campaigns, tree planting, cleaning of natural areas, lectures and events to promote sustainable practices. * July 28 - July 28 day - today is July 28 - in July 28 - celebrate in July 28
The Curiosities - The Quiz - The Challenge
* The discovery of penicillin: a revolution in medicine. In 1929, by a stroke of luck, Alexander Fleming found the first antibiotic, penicillin. During World War II, its potential was extensively tested, saving countless lives. Noel Rosa and many other artists could have been saved from tuberculosis if this discovery had occurred earlier.#NL#
The curious thing is that Fleming, a researcher dedicated to bacteria, left a culture plate forgotten during the summer. By chance, some bread crumbs fell on it, creating fungus. When his colleague Merlin Pryce noticed something strange in the plates about to be discarded, Fleming realized that the fungi had eliminated the bacteria, giving rise to penicillin, a milestone in the history of medicine. *
Rocks Curiosities - Rocks Quiz - Rocks Challenge
* Rocks are natural formations composed of cohesive minerals, resulting from geological processes. Minerals, in turn, are solid inorganic substances, with a crystalline structure and defined chemical composition. Unlike organic components, minerals have an ordered arrangement and can form crystals visible to the naked eye, as in granite. *
Natural Sciences is short for Biology Curiosities - Natural Sciences is short for Biology Quiz - Natural Sciences is short for Biology Challenge
* Natural Sciences is short for Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Geography, and its main areas of study are natural history, fundamental laws of nature, structural analysis of the Earth and the forces that control the interaction between organisms. In this course, students examine and study the elements of nature around them, addressing the environment, the life cycle and interactions between living beings. Other subjects addressed include climate change, biodiversity, ecosystems and human influences on nature. *
Reproduction Curiosities - Reproduction Quiz - Reproduction Challenge
* Reproduction is the function that allows the continuity of life and is common to all living beings. In humans, reproduction is sexual, as it is possible by the union of two sex cells: one female, the oocyte, and the other male, the sperm. When the human being is born, we can only identify the sex of the baby by observing its genitals. Thus, we call these organs primary sexual characters – the penis and the vagina. As we grow, our body undergoes changes in its external appearance – secondary sexual characteristics – which in adolescence already allow us to distinguish between girls and boys. *
Adolescence Curiosities - Adolescence Quiz - Adolescence Challenge
* Adolescence begins with puberty - from 8 to 14 years old, in girls, and from 9 to 15 years old, in boys. This is the phase in which not only major physical changes occur, but also psychological and even relational changes. In this phase, the "chemical messengers" - the hormones testosterone, in boys, and estrogen and progesterone, in girls -, which were inhibited in childhood, trigger the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics, giving human beings the physical traits they will have in adult life. Sometimes during adolescence, pimples appear on the face. This inflammation and obstruction of the pores of the skin, called acne, is caused by an increased production of sebum (fat) from the sebaceous glands of the skin, due to intense hormonal activity. *
The Curiosities - The Quiz - The Challenge
* The male reproductive system consists of: the testes, the vas deferens, the seminal vesicles, the prostate and the penis. Starting at puberty, the testes continually produce millions of sperm, the male sex cells. The sperm, together with a fluid from the seminal vesicles and the prostate, form the sperm. The emission of this liquid to the outside of the body is called ejaculation. Seminal vesicles (Produce a viscous fluid); Prostate (Produces the milky and thick liquid that mixes with the seminal fluid, providing the nutritive and transport medium for the sperm); Deferent ducts (carry sperm from the testicles to the penis) Urethra (Channel common to the reproductive and urinary systems); Scrotum (skin pouch that surrounds the testicles); Penis (Organ that conducts sperm to the outside) and Testicles (Located outside the body, inside a bag, the scrotum. They produce sperm). *
The female reproductive system Curiosities - The female reproductive system Quiz - The female reproductive system Challenge
* The female reproductive system is made up of: the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the vagina and the vulva. The ovaries produce the female sex cells called oocytes. The girl has the full amount of oocytes at birth and, as soon as she menstruates, she monthly releases one oocyte from each ovary, alternately. Uterus (muscular organ, hollow, in the shape of an inverted pear and with very elastic walls where the new being will develop. The lower part is called the cervix); Fallopian tubes (Two channels through which the ovaries communicate with the uterus); Ovaries (They are about the size of an almond. Their function is to produce oocytes) and the Vagina (It forms the connection between the uterus and the outside and its walls are elastic and muscular). *
In a flowering plant reproduction Curiosities - In a flowering plant reproduction Quiz - In a flowering plant reproduction Challenge
* In a flowering plant reproduction is sexual and is carried out by seeds. The flower is the organ responsible for the reproduction of the plant. Its various constituents have different and specific functions that, together, allow the reproduction of the plant, that is, allow the joining of female and male sex cells to give rise to the egg or zygote, the first cell of the new being. Support organs (The receptacle and the peduncle support the entire flower); Protective organs (The corolla - set of petals and the calyx - set of sepals, protect the reproductive organs); Reproductive organs (The carpels - set of female organs and the stamens - set of male organs, are responsible for plant reproduction); the Anthers (they are made up of small sacs full of pollen grains that give rise to male sex cells. The oosphere, the female sex cell, is located in the ovaries). *
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* The transfer of pollen grains from the anthers to the stigma of the same or another flower is called Pollination, which allows the meeting between the male sex cell and the female sex cell. Pollination agents are responsible for transporting pollen grains from the stamens of a flower to the stigma of the same flower, or from one flower to another. Without these, the pollen grains would have difficulty reaching their destination and reproduction might not occur. Insects, wind, some mammals and birds, water and man are examples of pollination agents. Pollination can be direct (by self-pollination) or indirect (by crossing with another flower of the same plant or with flowers of different plants of the same species). Direct pollination (Pollen from a flower lands directly on the stigma of that same flower) and Indirect pollination/9 Pollen from a flower lands on the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on a different plant). *
The process of seed dispersal Curiosities - The process of seed dispersal Quiz - The process of seed dispersal Challenge
* The process of seed dispersal is called dissemination. This process is extremely important for the seeds to be taken to other places, often far from the plant that originated them, and thus be able to colonize new environments. Dissemination can be carried out: by animals (including humans), by wind, water and by the plant itself (mechanical dissemination). When it finds a place with adequate temperature, humidity and light conditions, germination takes place, that is, the seed becomes a new plant. In the seed, there are specific structures that will give rise to the various organs of the future plant: the radicle (will give rise to the root of the plant), the caulicle (will become the stem of the plant), the bud or plumule (from which the first leaves of the plant). The cotyledons (contain food reserves, which the embryo needs) and the integument (protects the entire seed). *
Microorganisms Curiosities - Microorganisms Quiz - Microorganisms Challenge
* Microorganisms are organisms so small that they are invisible to the naked eye and can only be observed with the help of a microscope. Micro-organisms exist in the most varied habitats: in the air, soil, water, inside our bodies or on the walls of our homes, for example. To develop they need adequate conditions of humidity, temperature, oxygen and nutrients. We can identify several groups of micro-organisms: Protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei - sleeping sickness); Bacteria (Escherichia coli); Viruses(Ebola Virus) and Microscopic Fungi(Mold Fungus). Important micro-organisms for humans: Pathogenic microorganisms (they cause diseases such as flu, pneumonia, athlete's foot and sleeping sickness) and Useful micro-organisms (they are useful in the daily life of human beings, for example, the yeasts that we use to make bread or the bacteria in yogurt). *
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Curiosities - Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Quiz - Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Challenge
* Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), was a French scientist of the 19th century, is considered one of the fathers of microbiology, the science that studies microorganisms. Pasteur created the first vaccine against rabies, reducing the mortality associated with this disease, but he is best known for inventing pasteurization, a process used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms present in certain foods. *
Alexander Fleming (Lochfield Curiosities - Alexander Fleming (Lochfield Quiz - Alexander Fleming (Lochfield Challenge
* Alexander Fleming (Lochfield, August 6, 1881 – London, March 11, 1955) was a British biologist, botanist, physician, microbiologist and pharmacologist. Author of several works on bacteriology, immunology and chemotherapy, he became famous as the discoverer of the antimicrobial protein lysozyme, in 1923, and of penicillin, obtained from the fungus Penicillium notatum, in 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 together with Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain. *
With Curiosities - With Quiz - With Challenge
* With the development of societies and technology, new threats to the planet also arise. Thinking he is doing his best, man is destroying his home, the Earth, polluting the soil, air and water. The main causes of air pollution are: the burning of fossil fuels; agriculture and livestock production with the consequent emission of gases such as methane and the burning used in agriculture and forest clearing, which release carbon dioxide. The causes of soil pollution: the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture and livestock; industries that pollute the soil, such as oil refineries, chemical, tanning and textile factories and open-air garbage disposal. The causes of water pollution: waste discharges from the sewage and sanitation system that are not properly treated; the deposit of garbage in rivers, seas and oceans; oil spillage and contamination of underground water with chemical and toxic products. *
Ozone Curiosities - Ozone Quiz - Ozone Challenge
* Ozone is a gas composed of molecules with three atoms of oxygen (O3). This gas is distributed in the troposphere, which concentrates about 10% of all ozone, and in the stratosphere, which accumulates most of this gas, about 90%. Ozone found in the troposphere originates from pollutants released into the lower layer of the atmosphere. Ozone present in the stratosphere plays a fundamental role in maintaining life on planet Earth. Distributed in a thin and unstable layer in the stratosphere, between 25 and 30 kilometers from planet Earth, this gas absorbs more than 95% of the dangerous ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun, protecting the Earth from overexposure to these rays, which could affect the entire environmental dynamics of the planet. This decrease in the concentration of O3 in the atmosphere has caused an increase in the amount of ultraviolet rays that reach the earth's surface, causing various impacts to the environment around the world. *
The digestive system Curiosities - The digestive system Quiz - The digestive system Challenge
* The digestive system is made up of organs that work together to allow the absorption of as many nutrients as possible from the food ingested. It is formed by the following organs: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus. In addition, it is connected to glands that release their secretion inside the digestive tract, they are: salivary glands, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. *
The respiratory system Curiosities - The respiratory system Quiz - The respiratory system Challenge
* The respiratory system is the set of organs responsible for absorbing oxygen from the air by the body and eliminating carbon dioxide removed from the cells. It is formed by the respiratory tract and the lungs. The organs that make up the airways are: nasal cavities (they have nasal hairs and mucus that retain dust and microorganisms, here the air is warmed, humidified and clean), pharynx (channel for the passage of air to the larynx, it is located the epiglottis that prevents the passage of food to the trachea), larynx (tube lined with cartilage where the sound of our voice is produced), trachea (conducts air to the lungs, is a set of cartilaginous rings lined with small cilia that remove air impurities) and bronchi (conducts air to each of the lungs), bronchioles (branch of the bronchi, small bags - the pulmonary alveoli), lungs (soft, spongy and elastic organs, surrounded by the pleura) and diaphragm (responsible for the respiratory movements). *
In the adult body Curiosities - In the adult body Quiz - In the adult body Challenge
* In the adult body, approximately five liters of blood flow, which corresponds to 7% of its weight. It is the cardiovascular or circulatory system, which allows blood to circulate throughout your body, performing the functions: transport (substances, such as oxygen and nutrients); defense of the body against micro-organisms; maintenance of body temperature and water reserve. Your body circulates venous blood (rich in carbon dioxide) and arterial blood (rich in oxygen). Blood is made up of: White Blood Cells (responsible for defending the body against pathogenic microorganisms); Red Blood Cells (carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells, and some carbon dioxide from the cells to the lungs. They contain hemoglobin which gives blood its red color); Plasma (transports all other constituents of blood, as well as nutrients and some gases, such as carbon dioxide) and Platelets (participate in blood clotting, preventing bleeding). *
Heart is an important muscular organ Curiosities - Heart is an important muscular organ Quiz - Heart is an important muscular organ Challenge
* Heart is an important muscular organ, formed mainly by cardiac muscle, which is part of the cardiovascular system. It measures about 12 cm long and 9 cm wide. It weighs, on average, 250 to 300 g in adults. The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. The heart is divided into four chambers: two atria (upper cavities where blood comes to the heart) and two ventricles (lower cavities where blood leaves the heart). Between the atria and the ventricles there are valves (right atrioventricular valves and the left atrioventricular valve) that regulate the flow of blood and prevent its reflux, that is, the return of blood from the ventricles to the atria. The cardiac wall is formed by three tunics: pericardium (serous membrane that surrounds the heart), endocardium (thin and smooth membrane that lines the heart cavities internally) and myocardium (responsible for heart contractions). *
Blood Curiosities - Blood Quiz - Blood Challenge
* Blood vessels are of three basic types: veins, arteries and capillaries. Veins: carry blood from the body to the heart. Its walls are thinner than arteries. Arteries: carry blood from the heart to the entire body. Its walls are thick and expandable.Capillaries carry blood to tissues to deliver oxygen to cells. They connect arteries and veins. *
The circulatory system Curiosities - The circulatory system Quiz - The circulatory system Challenge
* The circulatory system is the set of organs responsible for distributing nutrients to cells and collecting their metabolic excreta to be eliminated by excretory organs. The organs that are part of the circulatory system are: heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph and lymphatic vessels. It is responsible for conducting essential elements to all body tissues: oxygen to cells, hormones (which are released by endocrine glands) to tissues, conducting carbon dioxide for elimination in the lungs, collecting metabolic and cellular excreta, delivery of these wastes to excretory organs such as the kidneys. *
The human urinary system Curiosities - The human urinary system Quiz - The human urinary system Challenge
* The human urinary system is composed of kidneys, ureters (transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder), urinary bladder (reservoir where urine is stored) and urethra (expels urine to the outside). Blood reaches the kidneys through the renal arteries. The kidneys are the organs located in the posterior portion of the abdominal cavity that filter the toxic substances present in the blood, such as mineral salts, urea and uric acid, being responsible for the formation of urine. They are bean-shaped and consist of a renal capsule, cortex, and medulla. The outer covering of the kidney is called the renal capsule. In the cortex region are located the nephrons, which are responsible for the formation of urine. Finally, we have the renal medulla, which is the innermost part of the kidney, where the presence of the collecting ducts and the nephric loops (structure that makes up the nephron) is verified. *
The skin Curiosities - The skin Quiz - The skin Challenge
* The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is responsible for several functions essential to its functioning. It is this organ that helps us not to lose too much water, in addition to preventing the penetration of various pathogens and protecting against radiation. It is composed of two layers: the epidermis (superficial layer of lesser thickness, and the dermis (internal and thick layer). permanently, where the pores are located); Dermis (layer where the sweat glands, blood vessels and sebaceous glands are located); Sebaceous Glands (produce essential fat to lubricate and waterproof the skin); Sweat Glands (responsible for the production of sweat) and hair.The color of the skin is due to a pigment produced by the epidermis - melanin. *
Photosynthesis Curiosities - Photosynthesis Quiz - Photosynthesis Challenge
* Photosynthesis, a term that means “synthesis using light,” is generally defined as the process by which an organism obtains its food. Process of photosynthesis: For the production of organic matter, plants need and carbon dioxide, solar energy, water and mineral salts, and as a result, there is release of oxygen and water vapor to the environment. Sunlight is absorbed by chlorophyll, present in the leaves, and provides the energy the plant needs to produce food; The leaves receive carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen and water vapour, and the roots absorb water with dissolved mineral salts from the soil. It is estimated that 40% to 50% of the oxygen present in the atmosphere comes from the algae that live in the oceans and lakes. *
The Skeletal System Curiosities - The Skeletal System Quiz - The Skeletal System Challenge
* The Skeletal System is made up of fused bones, completed by cartilage and supported by ligaments, tendons and muscles. The human skeleton has 206 bones, which vary in size and shape. They act to support the body, protect vital organs, guarantee movement, produce blood cells and store some mineral salts, such as calcium and phosphorus. Bones are classified according to their shape into five main types: long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid. Joints can be classified as: Synarthroses, Amphiarthroses and Diarthroses and can also be classified according to the material found between the bones: Fibrous joints, Cartilaginous joints and Synovial joints. The skeleton can be divided into: axial (skull, vertebrae, ribs, sternum and hyoid bone) and Appendicular (limbs and scapular and pelvic girdles). *
Plant transpiration Curiosities - Plant transpiration Quiz - Plant transpiration Challenge
* Plant transpiration is a phenomenon whereby plants lose water in the form of vapour. Although transpiration can occur in any part of the plant exposed to the air, the leaves are the main organ where this process takes place. Transpiration and gaseous exchanges that occur in plants are carried out through the stomata (it is composed of two cells: the stomatal cells or guard cells, which form between them an orifice that opens and closes, the stiole). *
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Hand Hygiene Curiosities - Hand Hygiene Quiz - Hand Hygiene Challenge - Hand Hygiene Commemorative dates
* World Hand Hygiene Day, observed on May 5 , is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections. The date highlights the need to wash hands regularly with soap and water, especially in healthcare settings, to prevent the spread of diseases and infections, including those caused by antibiotic-resistant germs. The initiative promotes appropriate hygiene practices around the world, aiming to protect public health and save lives. * May 5 - May 5 day - today is May 5 - in May 5 - celebrate in May 5
Ovarian Cancer Curiosities - Ovarian Cancer Quiz - Ovarian Cancer Challenge - Ovarian Cancer Commemorative dates
* World Ovarian Cancer Day is celebrated on May 8th every year. This day aims to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, promote education about its symptoms, risk factors, early detection methods and available treatments. It also aims to offer support to those affected by this disease and their families, as well as highlighting the need for continued research to find better forms of prevention and treatment. * May 8 - May 8 day - today is May 8 - in May 8 - celebrate in May 8
Turtle Curiosities - Turtle Quiz - Turtle Challenge - Turtle Commemorative dates
* World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23rd every year. This date was created with the aim of raising awareness about the conservation of sea turtles and their habitats. Sea turtles face several threats, such as bycatch, habitat destruction, marine pollution and illegal hunting, which have brought many species to a state of danger of extinction. World Turtle Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting these incredible creatures and promoting conservation action around the world. * May 23 - May 23 day - today is May 23 - in May 23 - celebrate in May 23
Digestive Health Curiosities - Digestive Health Quiz - Digestive Health Challenge - Digestive Health Commemorative dates
* World Digestive Health Day, celebrated on May 29 , aims to raise awareness about the importance of digestive health and promote the prevention and treatment of digestive disorders. During this day, various educational and health promotion activities are carried out to highlight the importance of healthy eating habits, an active lifestyle and access to adequate medical care. It also highlights the need for medical and scientific research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of digestive problems. * May 29 - May 29 day - today is May 29 - in May 29 - celebrate in May 29
Without Plastic Bags Curiosities - Without Plastic Bags Quiz - Without Plastic Bags Challenge - Without Plastic Bags Commemorative dates
* International Day Without Plastic Bags is an initiative to raise awareness about the damage caused by plastic bags to the environment and promote the reduction of their use. This date is celebrated on July 3rd . Plastic bags are one of the biggest environmental pollutants, contributing significantly to ocean pollution, soil degradation and threats to wildlife. International Day Without Plastic Bags aims to educate people about the negative impacts of plastic bags and encourage the adoption of more sustainable alternatives, such as reusable bags, paper bags or other biodegradable materials. During this day, various campaigns and events are organized around the world to promote awareness and encourage individual and collective actions to reduce the use of plastic bags. * July 3 - July 3 day - today is July 3 - in July 3 - celebrate in July 3
Brain Curiosities - Brain Quiz - Brain Challenge - Brain Commemorative dates
* World Brain Day is celebrated on July 22nd . This date was created by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) to raise awareness of the importance of the brain in human health and well-being. The goal is to promote education about the brain, encourage research and innovation in the field of neuroscience, and highlight the importance of preventing and treating brain disorders. During World Brain Day, events are organized around the world, such as lectures, workshops, awareness campaigns and educational activities for people of all ages. The main focus is to promote brain health and provide information on how to keep the brain healthy throughout life. * July 22 - July 22 day - today is July 22 - in July 22 - celebrate in July 22
Nature Conservation Curiosities - Nature Conservation Quiz - Nature Conservation Challenge - Nature Conservation Commemorative dates
* World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on July 28th . This date was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, also known as the Stockholm Conference. The objective of World Nature Conservation Day is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting biodiversity and our planet's natural ecosystems. It is an opportunity to highlight the environmental challenges faced globally and promote individual and collective actions for nature conservation. On this day, several activities are carried out, such as environmental education campaigns, tree planting, cleaning of natural areas, lectures and events to promote sustainable practices. * July 28 - July 28 day - today is July 28 - in July 28 - celebrate in July 28
The Curiosities - The Quiz - The Challenge
* The discovery of penicillin: a revolution in medicine. In 1929, by a stroke of luck, Alexander Fleming found the first antibiotic, penicillin. During World War II, its potential was extensively tested, saving countless lives. Noel Rosa and many other artists could have been saved from tuberculosis if this discovery had occurred earlier.#NL#
The curious thing is that Fleming, a researcher dedicated to bacteria, left a culture plate forgotten during the summer. By chance, some bread crumbs fell on it, creating fungus. When his colleague Merlin Pryce noticed something strange in the plates about to be discarded, Fleming realized that the fungi had eliminated the bacteria, giving rise to penicillin, a milestone in the history of medicine. * Rocks Curiosities - Rocks Quiz - Rocks Challenge
* Rocks are natural formations composed of cohesive minerals, resulting from geological processes. Minerals, in turn, are solid inorganic substances, with a crystalline structure and defined chemical composition. Unlike organic components, minerals have an ordered arrangement and can form crystals visible to the naked eye, as in granite. * Natural Sciences is short for Biology Curiosities - Natural Sciences is short for Biology Quiz - Natural Sciences is short for Biology Challenge
* Natural Sciences is short for Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Geography, and its main areas of study are natural history, fundamental laws of nature, structural analysis of the Earth and the forces that control the interaction between organisms. In this course, students examine and study the elements of nature around them, addressing the environment, the life cycle and interactions between living beings. Other subjects addressed include climate change, biodiversity, ecosystems and human influences on nature. * Reproduction Curiosities - Reproduction Quiz - Reproduction Challenge
* Reproduction is the function that allows the continuity of life and is common to all living beings. In humans, reproduction is sexual, as it is possible by the union of two sex cells: one female, the oocyte, and the other male, the sperm. When the human being is born, we can only identify the sex of the baby by observing its genitals. Thus, we call these organs primary sexual characters – the penis and the vagina. As we grow, our body undergoes changes in its external appearance – secondary sexual characteristics – which in adolescence already allow us to distinguish between girls and boys. * Adolescence Curiosities - Adolescence Quiz - Adolescence Challenge
* Adolescence begins with puberty - from 8 to 14 years old, in girls, and from 9 to 15 years old, in boys. This is the phase in which not only major physical changes occur, but also psychological and even relational changes. In this phase, the "chemical messengers" - the hormones testosterone, in boys, and estrogen and progesterone, in girls -, which were inhibited in childhood, trigger the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics, giving human beings the physical traits they will have in adult life. Sometimes during adolescence, pimples appear on the face. This inflammation and obstruction of the pores of the skin, called acne, is caused by an increased production of sebum (fat) from the sebaceous glands of the skin, due to intense hormonal activity. * The Curiosities - The Quiz - The Challenge
* The male reproductive system consists of: the testes, the vas deferens, the seminal vesicles, the prostate and the penis. Starting at puberty, the testes continually produce millions of sperm, the male sex cells. The sperm, together with a fluid from the seminal vesicles and the prostate, form the sperm. The emission of this liquid to the outside of the body is called ejaculation. Seminal vesicles (Produce a viscous fluid); Prostate (Produces the milky and thick liquid that mixes with the seminal fluid, providing the nutritive and transport medium for the sperm); Deferent ducts (carry sperm from the testicles to the penis) Urethra (Channel common to the reproductive and urinary systems); Scrotum (skin pouch that surrounds the testicles); Penis (Organ that conducts sperm to the outside) and Testicles (Located outside the body, inside a bag, the scrotum. They produce sperm). * The female reproductive system Curiosities - The female reproductive system Quiz - The female reproductive system Challenge
* The female reproductive system is made up of: the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the vagina and the vulva. The ovaries produce the female sex cells called oocytes. The girl has the full amount of oocytes at birth and, as soon as she menstruates, she monthly releases one oocyte from each ovary, alternately. Uterus (muscular organ, hollow, in the shape of an inverted pear and with very elastic walls where the new being will develop. The lower part is called the cervix); Fallopian tubes (Two channels through which the ovaries communicate with the uterus); Ovaries (They are about the size of an almond. Their function is to produce oocytes) and the Vagina (It forms the connection between the uterus and the outside and its walls are elastic and muscular). * In a flowering plant reproduction Curiosities - In a flowering plant reproduction Quiz - In a flowering plant reproduction Challenge
* In a flowering plant reproduction is sexual and is carried out by seeds. The flower is the organ responsible for the reproduction of the plant. Its various constituents have different and specific functions that, together, allow the reproduction of the plant, that is, allow the joining of female and male sex cells to give rise to the egg or zygote, the first cell of the new being. Support organs (The receptacle and the peduncle support the entire flower); Protective organs (The corolla - set of petals and the calyx - set of sepals, protect the reproductive organs); Reproductive organs (The carpels - set of female organs and the stamens - set of male organs, are responsible for plant reproduction); the Anthers (they are made up of small sacs full of pollen grains that give rise to male sex cells. The oosphere, the female sex cell, is located in the ovaries). * The Curiosities - The Quiz - The Challenge
* The transfer of pollen grains from the anthers to the stigma of the same or another flower is called Pollination, which allows the meeting between the male sex cell and the female sex cell. Pollination agents are responsible for transporting pollen grains from the stamens of a flower to the stigma of the same flower, or from one flower to another. Without these, the pollen grains would have difficulty reaching their destination and reproduction might not occur. Insects, wind, some mammals and birds, water and man are examples of pollination agents. Pollination can be direct (by self-pollination) or indirect (by crossing with another flower of the same plant or with flowers of different plants of the same species). Direct pollination (Pollen from a flower lands directly on the stigma of that same flower) and Indirect pollination/9 Pollen from a flower lands on the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on a different plant). * The process of seed dispersal Curiosities - The process of seed dispersal Quiz - The process of seed dispersal Challenge
* The process of seed dispersal is called dissemination. This process is extremely important for the seeds to be taken to other places, often far from the plant that originated them, and thus be able to colonize new environments. Dissemination can be carried out: by animals (including humans), by wind, water and by the plant itself (mechanical dissemination). When it finds a place with adequate temperature, humidity and light conditions, germination takes place, that is, the seed becomes a new plant. In the seed, there are specific structures that will give rise to the various organs of the future plant: the radicle (will give rise to the root of the plant), the caulicle (will become the stem of the plant), the bud or plumule (from which the first leaves of the plant). The cotyledons (contain food reserves, which the embryo needs) and the integument (protects the entire seed). * Microorganisms Curiosities - Microorganisms Quiz - Microorganisms Challenge
* Microorganisms are organisms so small that they are invisible to the naked eye and can only be observed with the help of a microscope. Micro-organisms exist in the most varied habitats: in the air, soil, water, inside our bodies or on the walls of our homes, for example. To develop they need adequate conditions of humidity, temperature, oxygen and nutrients. We can identify several groups of micro-organisms: Protozoa (Trypanosoma brucei - sleeping sickness); Bacteria (Escherichia coli); Viruses(Ebola Virus) and Microscopic Fungi(Mold Fungus). Important micro-organisms for humans: Pathogenic microorganisms (they cause diseases such as flu, pneumonia, athlete's foot and sleeping sickness) and Useful micro-organisms (they are useful in the daily life of human beings, for example, the yeasts that we use to make bread or the bacteria in yogurt). * Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Curiosities - Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Quiz - Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) Challenge
* Louis Pasteur (1822-1895), was a French scientist of the 19th century, is considered one of the fathers of microbiology, the science that studies microorganisms. Pasteur created the first vaccine against rabies, reducing the mortality associated with this disease, but he is best known for inventing pasteurization, a process used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms present in certain foods. * Alexander Fleming (Lochfield Curiosities - Alexander Fleming (Lochfield Quiz - Alexander Fleming (Lochfield Challenge
* Alexander Fleming (Lochfield, August 6, 1881 – London, March 11, 1955) was a British biologist, botanist, physician, microbiologist and pharmacologist. Author of several works on bacteriology, immunology and chemotherapy, he became famous as the discoverer of the antimicrobial protein lysozyme, in 1923, and of penicillin, obtained from the fungus Penicillium notatum, in 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 together with Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain. * With Curiosities - With Quiz - With Challenge
* With the development of societies and technology, new threats to the planet also arise. Thinking he is doing his best, man is destroying his home, the Earth, polluting the soil, air and water. The main causes of air pollution are: the burning of fossil fuels; agriculture and livestock production with the consequent emission of gases such as methane and the burning used in agriculture and forest clearing, which release carbon dioxide. The causes of soil pollution: the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture and livestock; industries that pollute the soil, such as oil refineries, chemical, tanning and textile factories and open-air garbage disposal. The causes of water pollution: waste discharges from the sewage and sanitation system that are not properly treated; the deposit of garbage in rivers, seas and oceans; oil spillage and contamination of underground water with chemical and toxic products. * Ozone Curiosities - Ozone Quiz - Ozone Challenge
* Ozone is a gas composed of molecules with three atoms of oxygen (O3). This gas is distributed in the troposphere, which concentrates about 10% of all ozone, and in the stratosphere, which accumulates most of this gas, about 90%. Ozone found in the troposphere originates from pollutants released into the lower layer of the atmosphere. Ozone present in the stratosphere plays a fundamental role in maintaining life on planet Earth. Distributed in a thin and unstable layer in the stratosphere, between 25 and 30 kilometers from planet Earth, this gas absorbs more than 95% of the dangerous ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun, protecting the Earth from overexposure to these rays, which could affect the entire environmental dynamics of the planet. This decrease in the concentration of O3 in the atmosphere has caused an increase in the amount of ultraviolet rays that reach the earth's surface, causing various impacts to the environment around the world. * The digestive system Curiosities - The digestive system Quiz - The digestive system Challenge
* The digestive system is made up of organs that work together to allow the absorption of as many nutrients as possible from the food ingested. It is formed by the following organs: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus. In addition, it is connected to glands that release their secretion inside the digestive tract, they are: salivary glands, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. * The respiratory system Curiosities - The respiratory system Quiz - The respiratory system Challenge
* The respiratory system is the set of organs responsible for absorbing oxygen from the air by the body and eliminating carbon dioxide removed from the cells. It is formed by the respiratory tract and the lungs. The organs that make up the airways are: nasal cavities (they have nasal hairs and mucus that retain dust and microorganisms, here the air is warmed, humidified and clean), pharynx (channel for the passage of air to the larynx, it is located the epiglottis that prevents the passage of food to the trachea), larynx (tube lined with cartilage where the sound of our voice is produced), trachea (conducts air to the lungs, is a set of cartilaginous rings lined with small cilia that remove air impurities) and bronchi (conducts air to each of the lungs), bronchioles (branch of the bronchi, small bags - the pulmonary alveoli), lungs (soft, spongy and elastic organs, surrounded by the pleura) and diaphragm (responsible for the respiratory movements). * In the adult body Curiosities - In the adult body Quiz - In the adult body Challenge
* In the adult body, approximately five liters of blood flow, which corresponds to 7% of its weight. It is the cardiovascular or circulatory system, which allows blood to circulate throughout your body, performing the functions: transport (substances, such as oxygen and nutrients); defense of the body against micro-organisms; maintenance of body temperature and water reserve. Your body circulates venous blood (rich in carbon dioxide) and arterial blood (rich in oxygen). Blood is made up of: White Blood Cells (responsible for defending the body against pathogenic microorganisms); Red Blood Cells (carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells, and some carbon dioxide from the cells to the lungs. They contain hemoglobin which gives blood its red color); Plasma (transports all other constituents of blood, as well as nutrients and some gases, such as carbon dioxide) and Platelets (participate in blood clotting, preventing bleeding). * Heart is an important muscular organ Curiosities - Heart is an important muscular organ Quiz - Heart is an important muscular organ Challenge
* Heart is an important muscular organ, formed mainly by cardiac muscle, which is part of the cardiovascular system. It measures about 12 cm long and 9 cm wide. It weighs, on average, 250 to 300 g in adults. The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. The heart is divided into four chambers: two atria (upper cavities where blood comes to the heart) and two ventricles (lower cavities where blood leaves the heart). Between the atria and the ventricles there are valves (right atrioventricular valves and the left atrioventricular valve) that regulate the flow of blood and prevent its reflux, that is, the return of blood from the ventricles to the atria. The cardiac wall is formed by three tunics: pericardium (serous membrane that surrounds the heart), endocardium (thin and smooth membrane that lines the heart cavities internally) and myocardium (responsible for heart contractions). * Blood Curiosities - Blood Quiz - Blood Challenge
* Blood vessels are of three basic types: veins, arteries and capillaries. Veins: carry blood from the body to the heart. Its walls are thinner than arteries. Arteries: carry blood from the heart to the entire body. Its walls are thick and expandable.Capillaries carry blood to tissues to deliver oxygen to cells. They connect arteries and veins. * The circulatory system Curiosities - The circulatory system Quiz - The circulatory system Challenge
* The circulatory system is the set of organs responsible for distributing nutrients to cells and collecting their metabolic excreta to be eliminated by excretory organs. The organs that are part of the circulatory system are: heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph and lymphatic vessels. It is responsible for conducting essential elements to all body tissues: oxygen to cells, hormones (which are released by endocrine glands) to tissues, conducting carbon dioxide for elimination in the lungs, collecting metabolic and cellular excreta, delivery of these wastes to excretory organs such as the kidneys. * The human urinary system Curiosities - The human urinary system Quiz - The human urinary system Challenge
* The human urinary system is composed of kidneys, ureters (transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder), urinary bladder (reservoir where urine is stored) and urethra (expels urine to the outside). Blood reaches the kidneys through the renal arteries. The kidneys are the organs located in the posterior portion of the abdominal cavity that filter the toxic substances present in the blood, such as mineral salts, urea and uric acid, being responsible for the formation of urine. They are bean-shaped and consist of a renal capsule, cortex, and medulla. The outer covering of the kidney is called the renal capsule. In the cortex region are located the nephrons, which are responsible for the formation of urine. Finally, we have the renal medulla, which is the innermost part of the kidney, where the presence of the collecting ducts and the nephric loops (structure that makes up the nephron) is verified. * The skin Curiosities - The skin Quiz - The skin Challenge
* The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is responsible for several functions essential to its functioning. It is this organ that helps us not to lose too much water, in addition to preventing the penetration of various pathogens and protecting against radiation. It is composed of two layers: the epidermis (superficial layer of lesser thickness, and the dermis (internal and thick layer). permanently, where the pores are located); Dermis (layer where the sweat glands, blood vessels and sebaceous glands are located); Sebaceous Glands (produce essential fat to lubricate and waterproof the skin); Sweat Glands (responsible for the production of sweat) and hair.The color of the skin is due to a pigment produced by the epidermis - melanin. * Photosynthesis Curiosities - Photosynthesis Quiz - Photosynthesis Challenge
* Photosynthesis, a term that means “synthesis using light,” is generally defined as the process by which an organism obtains its food. Process of photosynthesis: For the production of organic matter, plants need and carbon dioxide, solar energy, water and mineral salts, and as a result, there is release of oxygen and water vapor to the environment. Sunlight is absorbed by chlorophyll, present in the leaves, and provides the energy the plant needs to produce food; The leaves receive carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen and water vapour, and the roots absorb water with dissolved mineral salts from the soil. It is estimated that 40% to 50% of the oxygen present in the atmosphere comes from the algae that live in the oceans and lakes. * The Skeletal System Curiosities - The Skeletal System Quiz - The Skeletal System Challenge
* The Skeletal System is made up of fused bones, completed by cartilage and supported by ligaments, tendons and muscles. The human skeleton has 206 bones, which vary in size and shape. They act to support the body, protect vital organs, guarantee movement, produce blood cells and store some mineral salts, such as calcium and phosphorus. Bones are classified according to their shape into five main types: long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid. Joints can be classified as: Synarthroses, Amphiarthroses and Diarthroses and can also be classified according to the material found between the bones: Fibrous joints, Cartilaginous joints and Synovial joints. The skeleton can be divided into: axial (skull, vertebrae, ribs, sternum and hyoid bone) and Appendicular (limbs and scapular and pelvic girdles). * Plant transpiration Curiosities - Plant transpiration Quiz - Plant transpiration Challenge
* Plant transpiration is a phenomenon whereby plants lose water in the form of vapour. Although transpiration can occur in any part of the plant exposed to the air, the leaves are the main organ where this process takes place. Transpiration and gaseous exchanges that occur in plants are carried out through the stomata (it is composed of two cells: the stomatal cells or guard cells, which form between them an orifice that opens and closes, the stiole). * Back