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Pica Disorder

Pica is a medical disorder characterized by the consumption of items typically considered non-edible. It is more common in children than adults. Some commonly eaten items associated with Pica are starch, feces, soil, chalk, mucus, ice, hair, wood, and paper.

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Will eating chalk cause you to have a fever?

It will if you develop a bowel obstruction. Quit eating chalk and see your doctor to discuss this behavior.

:chalk is CaCO3 in your stomach it will release CO2 (burp) and the rest will leave your body in the conventional way. CaCO3 (chalk) +2 HCl (stomach acid) -->CO2 (gas) + CaCl2 + H2O. Nothing to cause fever.[[User:Ysorek|Ysorek]] 22:28, 31 Aug 2007 (UTC)

Explain Why blackboards are not scratched by chalk but by the sand embedded in the chalk?

Blackboards are not scratched by chalk because chalk is softer than the material from which the blackboard is constructed. Sand scratches blackboards because it is harder than the material from which a blackboard is made.

What is it called when you eat chalk?

There is no label for this, but I'd see your doctor about it. == There is a legitimate malady called PICA disorder, where people seem to like to eat non-food products like chalk, dirt, clay, etc.

Will eating comet cleanser harm babies?

Yes, eating Comet cleanser can harm babies due to its toxic ingredients like bleach and abrasive chemicals. Ingestion can cause serious health effects such as irritation, burns, and poisoning. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if a baby ingests any cleaning product.

What disease does Bacillus anthracis cause?

Bacillus anthracis is a gram positive, aerobic, endosporic bacteria. Human infection is usually through the cut or abrasion of the skin, resulting in cutaneous anthrax; however, inhaling spores may result in pulmonary anthrax, also known as woolsorter's disease. If spores reach the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal antrax may result The principle virulence factor of B. anthracis are encoded on two plasmids- one involved in the synthesis of polyglutamyl capsule that inhibit phagocytosis and the other bearing the genes for the synthesis of its exotoxins.

Context language consists of words that create positive or negative associations?

Context language refers to words or phrases that influence the perception of a message or situation based on their positive or negative connotations. These associations can affect how people interpret information and can influence their emotions or attitudes towards a subject. It is important to be mindful of context language to convey messages effectively and accurately.

Why do nails against a chalk board bother people?

The sound of nails on a chalkboard creates a high-pitched, unpleasant noise that triggers a physical response in some people, such as a tingling sensation or chills. This could be due to the sound's frequency and similarity to sounds associated with danger in our evolutionary past, causing a primal reaction of discomfort.

When a rectangular sheet of paper measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches what is the area of the sheet of paper?

Zero. A sheet of paper has no capacity or volume.

A good way to visualize "cubic feet" is to think about how much water the object could hold

inside of it, like quarts or gallons. A "cubic foot" is just another way of describing a space that

can hold about 7 and a half gallons. If an object has no space inside it, like a sheet of paper,

then it has no gallons and no cubic feet.

Can an AB positive blood type and a o positive blood type a produce an o positive child?

Yes, it is possible for an AB positive parent and an O positive parent to have an O positive child. The child would inherit one O allele from the O positive parent and one A or B allele from the AB positive parent, resulting in an O positive blood type.

Can AB positive and O positive create O negative?

A person who is blood type AB has to be genotype AB.

A person who is blood type O has to be genotype OO.

So if a person who is AB mates with a person who is O, they cannot have a baby with type O. They could have an A or a B, but not O or AB.

Can a child have o positive blood type from an o positive mom and an ab positive dad?

your blood type doesnt really depend on your parents. Yes he can

this is not exactly correct. Your blood type DOES depend on your parents. But if the father has type B, the mother can have type A, B, or O and the child can still have type O blood. The only way this would not be possible is if the mother had AB blood.

Does Crayola dustless chalk leave an oil residue which is hard to remove?

Yes, the dustless chalk does leave an oily residue which is hard to remove. The reason for this is because in order to rid the chalks of dust producing qualities, moisture needs to be kept in the chalks. I recommend Mr Magic Eraser or a regular cleaner is fine. It needs to be something soapy to break through the grease.

What is the major extracellular cation?

Sodium (Na+) is the major extracellular cation in the body, playing a significant role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.

Does washing powder dissolve in water?

Well yea ... der. If washing powder couldn't dissolve than whats that point of having it? Once you put the powder in the machine, either front loader or top loader, the powder will start dissolving once you start the machine. Some washing powders don't dissolve very well but they do dissolve a some. hope i helped... xx

Will talcum powder dissolve in cold water?

No, talcum powder will not dissolve in cold water. Talcum powder is insoluble in water, meaning it will not mix or dissolve in water at any temperature.

What type of virus is Anthrax?

Anthrax is not a virus, but a bacterium known as Bacillus anthracis. Bacillus species are gram positive bacilli.

What is bacillus tetani?

Bacillus, a genus of bacteria, includes Bacillus tetani—the bacteria responsible for causing tetanus in humans. It enters the body through wounds and produces a toxin that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle stiffness and spasms. Vaccination against tetanus is effective in preventing the disease.

Is 50000 iu's too much vitamin d?

It is not uncommon for a dose or two in tens or even hundreds of thousands of IU to be given to correct a long-standing Vitamin D deficiency then followed up with a daily dose of between 1000 and 4000 IU. Vitamin D experts are currently urging our health agencies to set a higher daily upper limit than the current 2000 IU/d. Studies have suggested that after severe deficiency the body needs its tank filled up in order to begin storing Vitamin D normally again.

Can a sponge think?

Not sure, but seeing as they are the origins of, among other entities, our lungs, they sure can breathe.

How many milimeters in an inch?

1 inch = 25.4 millimeters = 2.54 centimeters.

So to convert inches to millimeters, multiply the number of inches by 25.4

Algebraic Steps / Dimensional Analysis Formula ____ in*

2.54 cm

1 in

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10 mm

1 cm

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? mm

Direct Conversion Formula ____ in*

25.4 mm

1 in

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? mm