LEARNING

While studying for my finals, I learned how stress causes ulcers. I also learned how it can suppress your immune system. (If you really want to know how exactly, I can tell you. Just ask)


So now I know why I got sick during finals week and why I am convinced I am going to get an ulcer sooner or later.

Oh and I also learned earlier this semester that Botulinum Toxin is an exteremely potent poison. Someone once calculated that one teaspoon of pure botulinum toxin could kill the world's entire population. It is produced by a bacterium that can grow in improperly canned food. This poison prevents the release of Acetylcholine (ACh), which has to do with all musclular movement. If you didn't already notice the first part of each word comes to be botox. Botox is a very diluted solution of botulinum toxin. But doesn't it make sense? They inject botox into the muscles of the face to stop muscular contractions that are causing wrinkles. Oh and just so you know, black widow spider venom is the solution to botulinum toxin. I know right? It stimulates the release of ACh. Although black widow spider venom can also be fatal, it is much less toxic and it would actually take quite a few bites to kill a healthy adult. Infants and elderly are the ones who would be more susceptible.

Interesting huh? This is what I learn. I love my major.

just thought I would share this little tid bit with you. I have pictures and updates, but I guess I should get back to studying....