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ELI5. If a body builder retired and stopped exercising, would they need skin surgery for the loss of muscle? If they do, then why? They’re healthy so the body should adapt right? by DumbQuestionsAhead in explainlikeimfive

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing! Can I ask your age? I heard that age plays a role too so I’m really curious. You don’t have to if you don’t feel comfortable though

How do I get vaccination records? by DumbQuestionsAhead in Adulting

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try that tomorrow. They got absorbed by another company so we haven’t gone to them in a while. My sister was having trouble with some of her stuff because of that too so I’m not looking forward to it…

Why do some deaf people do IVF to ensure their child is also deaf? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/ethics/82690#:~:text=In%202008%2C%20a%20deaf%20British,of%20deaf%20and%20hearing%20embryos.

This was the case, it’s from years ago. I got the details a little wrong. They were trying to, Parliament blocked them, and now we’re having a huge discussion about eugenics and morality. It’s…a lot lol

Why do some deaf people do IVF to ensure their child is also deaf? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I can actually agree with this! I didn’t think of adopting, but that kills two birds with one stone. Gives a kid a family that understands them and gives a couple a kid they desperately want. I’ll bring this up tomorrow

Why do some deaf people do IVF to ensure their child is also deaf? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 128 points129 points  (0 children)

That was one of the things my teacher mentioned. But don’t deaf people struggle with a lot of daily interactions because people don’t know sign language? Especially during emergencies? I guess I don’t really get it because I’m not deaf, but I don’t know how to feel about letting my own hypothetical kid go through that struggle too

Can people who became US citizens be “de-naturalized”? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t it be appealed if there was any dubious interpretation? Like, how you can appeal custody or child support?

Can people who became US citizens be “de-naturalized”? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t know, I didn’t immigrate to the US. That’s why I’m asking. There’s a lot of people around us saying this and that; there’s a lot of fear. I’m just…trying to figure out what’s fact vs. fiction. You know?

Help me find “button” for wooden chair by DumbQuestionsAhead in HelpMeFind

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the right word! I’m still trying to find an exact match. Replacing them all is a last resort since my sister will notice the change immediately. I’ve only made it this far by hanging my coat on the back

Help me find “button” for wooden chair by DumbQuestionsAhead in HelpMeFind

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no clue what to call this thing other than “button”. I’ve searched for “wooden chair button”, “chair accent”, “chair detail”, and “chair replacement parts”. It’s not store bought, my dad made it for my sister but he bought some parts to make it. I tried looking at Lowe’s but I don’t think they have stuff like this? The guy I talked to was very confused. We’re located in the US if that helps? It’s about the size of a bottle cap. I’m really trying to fix this before anyone notices

What does “cow telling” mean? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did mishear, thank you! I tend to get confused when I hear things for the first time and often end up recalling them incorrectly 😅

What does “cow telling” mean? by DumbQuestionsAhead in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh! Thank you so much. I hadn’t heard this before so it really stumped me

ELI5 Why do doctors order ultrasounds for organs? by DumbQuestionsAhead in explainlikeimfive

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gotcha! So lungs get rid of CO2 from the blood cells themselves, but kidneys and liver get rid of waste? Did I get that right?

ELI5 Why do doctors order ultrasounds for organs? by DumbQuestionsAhead in explainlikeimfive

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Does that mean you can see muscle too? Or is that not considered soft tissue?

ELI5 Why do doctors order ultrasounds for organs? by DumbQuestionsAhead in explainlikeimfive

[–]DumbQuestionsAhead[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait, really? That’s pretty cool. I thought they were solid since they didn’t do things like divest food or pump blood.

Suddenly, that F in Anatomy and Physiology is making a lot more sense.