Why does a person sometimes “see stars” when they hit their head?
“Seeing stars” is an indication that you have suffered a concussion and should seek medical attention. A concussion occurs when you hit your head so hard that your brain actually shifts. If you take a hard enough blow to the back of the head, the area of the brain that processes visual information hits the skull. This stimulates the visual portion of the brain, resulting in “stars.” • Why does your skin resemble prunes after you take a long bath? After you soak in the bath for an extended period of time, you probably will notice that your hands, fingers and toes look a bit like prunes. This is because the outer layer of your skin has absorbed some of the bath water. The skin on the hands and feet is thicker than the skin on the rest of the body, making the effects of this absorption more visible to the eye. • If you are dehydrating and have no access to fresh water, is it okay to drink salt water? You might think that because the body already contains water and salt, it is safe to drin
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