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Firstly you'll probably choke on it, but if it happens to get down the esophagus into the stomach then it will swell and cause great pain. The stomach acids will make a damp to dry sponge expand and the person would have to have surgery to have it removed. If in doubt put a dry to damp sponge in water and watch it absorb the water.
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What will happen if a child swallows small magnets?
I think that the child will die because of the chemical that is in the magnet,if it swallows a magnet.Ans. 2Almost all really small magnets are ferrite, or other similar ceramics. These are not water soluble, and therefore won't poison anyone. The only real danger is if the child swallows lots of small magnets; magnets attract each other and could form a clump large enough to cause an internal blockage.
Can swallowing a penny harm a child?
I suspect you mean if the child swallows the penny and the answer is no. It is small enough it should go through the body without any problems.
What is a baby sponge?
A small sponge.
What swallows small animals hole?
Snakes
What happens if put small child in a microwave?
The small child would most likely burnand the skin would decay.
What will happen if a child swallows a small magnet from toys?
All of their Iron will stick to it. Most likely the child will pass the magnet, but the possibility does exist the magnet could get lodged somewhere. The safest thing to do would be consult a physician as soon as possible.
What eats sponge?
Small fish
Is it dangerous for the red eared slider turtle if it swallows small stones?
Yes because when a red eared slider swallows small stones they can possibly choke and the stones can get stuck inside thei turtle's system
How big is the sponge industry?
it is a small class
What do you eat or drink if a child of the age 4 puts a magnet in their mouth but does not swallow it?
Don't have a child eat or drink ANYthing until you retrieve that magnet. Once it is out of your child's mouth, just make sure to remove all small items from the child's reach. There are no special foods or fluids the child needs after such an incident.*Choking hazards are very real. Magnets, coins, and other small metallic items are especially dangerous if swallowed, even if the child does not choke on it. SEE a doctor if your child swallows any object.
What kind of a bug looks like a sponge?
The caterpillar for the Dasychira Pudibunda moth resembles a sponge. This caterpillar is yellow and from a distance looks like a very small sponge.
What are pieces of small stuff called that absorbs fluid?
sponge
