Are germs living?
People agree that bacteria and fungi are living creatures. People debate about whether viruses should be considered "living." This is because they must go inside one of our cells before they can multiply.
Are cold sores from stress? I get them a lot.
Cold sores are caused by viruses. When people are under stress, viruses are more successful at multiplying.
Why do people become bullies?
People bully, or become aggressive toward others for different reasons. One reason that people bully is because they think that they will be more respected by other people. It is a good time to remind a bully that they can also gain respect by being nice, athletic, smart, artistic, and funny.
Why are drugs bad for you? What are they?
Drugs are things that we put into our body other than food. Medicine is a type of drug that should only be used when a parent or doctor says that you need to use them. Other drugs like cigarettes and alcohol should not be used at all. Using drugs when you are not supposed to use them, especially when you are young, can damage your body and mind.
Why don't you want to eat when you are sick?
When a person gets sick the immune system sends chemicals to the brain that cause them to lose their appetite. Losing your appetite during a bacterial infection is a good thing. Bacteria live on a type of sugar called glucose. When a person gets sick and stops eating, there is less glucose around, which means bacteria starve. The person does not starve because humans can use other things that are already in the body for fuel (like fat).
Why do people cause stress?
Sometimes, people do things that cause other people to feel stress. Stress is a sign that something needs to change. Maybe the person who is doing something that causes stress for someone else needs to stop doing what they are doing. On the other hand, the person who is feeling the stress might need to make changes too. In some cases, both people involved need to make changes so that stress is reduced.
What would happen if we did not have organs?
Each organ in our body has a special job. Some of these organs, we can live without, but most of them, we need to be alive.
Why does heat cause your skin to blister?
When skin gets damaged, fluid is released and trapped in between layers of skin. We call this trapped fluid a blister.
How do you taste your food?
When you eat food, nerves connected to your nose and tongue become "excited." This causes a message to be sent up to your brain. When this message gets to your brain, your brain tells you what the taste of the food is. If you don't know what a "nerve," is, that's okay. You will learn about nerves during the lesson on the "Nervous System."
What happens if bacteria is on beef?
If the beef is cooker properly, the bacteria will die and you will enjoy the beef without harm.
When I grow up, will I be stupid?
I have not met a stupid person. A person can make a decision that causes things to be more difficult for himself or others. Some people might call a decision like this "stupid." I would prefer to call it an ineffective decisions. As you grow up, you will make better and better decisions if this is what you really want to do.
How would you fix stress that is personal?
If you can't find a way to "fix" something that is causing stress for you, have a talk with an adult that you trust. Tell them what is causing stress for you and they might have some advice.
If you get really fat and gain weight, can you die?
Being overweight and having too much fat can cause a person to have health problems and die at a younger age.
Can any animal get stress?
All animals can become stressed.
How do you get kidney stones? I mean, how do you get a stone in your body if you don't eat them? Is a kidney stone an actual stone in your stomach?
One way of getting kidney stones is by having an unbalanced diet and not drinking enough water. The stones do not come from eating small stones. The stones are made inside your body. The stones are called kidneys stones because they are in the area of your kidney. They are not found in the stomach. This is a different part of the body.
What is the color of blood?
Blood can be bright red or dark red and everything in between.
What is a heart attack?
The heart is a muscle that needs blood to do its job of pumping blood. When a person's heart does not get enough blood, we say that the person had a heart attack.
If you smoke, can it affect your circulatory system (I'm pretty sure it does)?
Yes, smoking can damage your blood vessels.
Should you go to the bathroom everyday?
It is normal for solid waste to leave your body everyday. It is also okay if it doesn't happen everyday.
How do you get your emotions like mad, sad, happy, and scared?
Our brain has many different parts. There are parts of the brain that cause us to feel these different emotions.
Why is exercising important?
Exercise has many benefits. It can:
- keep our muscles strong
- help us to feel energetic
- improve digestion
- keep the circulatory and respiratory systems working well
-give us an opportunity to learn more about our bodies
-be a healthy way to spend time with other people and make friends
Can you die from eating a cow heart?
If it is cooked properly, is should be just as safe as other meat that you eat.
What is lipstick made out of?
This depends on what lipstick you are talking about. It is a good question to ask though before buying any because some have ingredients that you should avoid.
How do itches start?
Itches can start for many different reasons. Sometimes something has touched our skin that makes it itch. Other times, a change in temperature might cause itching. Either way, a signal is sent from your skin to your brain telling you that something has happened to your skin.
Can you die from just a little cold?
Most people get better after they become sick with a cold. Plenty of rest and good nutrition help us to prevent sickness.
What are the purple things on the back of your "Body Systems" suit?
Those are kidneys. The kidney is an organ that removes waste from your blood.
Do all emotions involve health and help us with health?
Emotions do help us to be healthy. They help us to make decisions about what we should do. Sometimes, people have emotional problems. In these cases, their emotions are might make it more difficult for them to make the right decisions.
Why do we have to go to the doctor?
Doctors are experts on helping people to heal when they are sick or injured. Because of this, they can help people to be healthier.
Do you think blaming someone else is good or bad?
It is okay to let someone know that something they did created a problem for you. The important thing is to say it in a way that makes it easy for them to hear.
Is having stress everyday bad for your beauty?
Being under stress can affect how attractive you are. Too much stress is not good for those seeking to appear beautiful.
What is toxic waste made out of?
This depends on what kind of toxic waste you mean. Generally though, toxic waste is something that can make living things sick.
Mr. Poole, how do you get rid of hiccups and how did you learn all of this?
I get rid of hiccups by doing two things. First, I drink some water. Secondly, I hold my breath for ten seconds, take a quick breath, then hold my breath for ten seconds more, and then take another quick breath. I repeat this breathing pattern until the hiccups disappear. I just find hiccups to be less painful when I'm holding my breath.
I learned what I know from reading, listening, looking, talking, writing, and thinking.
If you keep asking questions and searching for the answers, you will learn a lot.
If you submitted a question and it was not answered here, see me so that we can talk about your question.
Remember that other teachers, the school nurse, your parents, your pediatrician, and other adults that you trust can also help you to understand things about your health.
Moments like these encourage me to thrive!
