The food ingredient that is important for brain development is GLUCOSE.
Glucose is the only type of nutrient that the brain can use to carry out its biochemical activities. The brain usually use about 20% of the glucose content that is available in the blood. Absolute lack of glucose for brain use can cause one to go into coma.<span />
The correct answer is: a tourniquet.
The tourniquets are tight straps around an arm or leg and tightened to stop bleeding, used to control arterial and venous blood flow. In the past, tourniquet are used to control bleeding during amputations. Now, a tourniquet is used in surgeries to block arterial blood flow following and to minimize blood loss.
<u>Answer:</u>
To help relieve heartburn, a person should take medicine that is 'Over-the-counter (OTC) antacids and acid blockers'.
<u>EXPLANATION:</u>
- Heartburn is a very common symptom of a condition called Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- This affects the lower part of the esophageal sphincter and also the muscle ring-like connection between the 'esophagus and stomach' which tends to infuse a backward flow of the stomach secretions.
- Along with some dietary and life style changes, the intake of antacids and acid blockers can help in the relieve of the symptoms of occasional heartburn.
