Random Analogies
The Endoplasmic Reticulum As Conveyor Belt
a: The rough endoplasmic reticulum ~
b: an industrial conveyor belt
What: "The rough endoplasmic reticulum is like an industrial conveyor belt which can transport substance; the smooth endoplasmic reticulum can produce steroid hormones."
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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Dec 21 2011 11:26 PM
# 1585 Critique Analogy
Government In San Diego
a: San diego ~
b: a child of the Depression
What: Councilman Scott Peters said: "San Diego is like a child of the Depression -- cheap, scared and risk-averse."
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Writer: Scott Peters
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Date: May 14 2012 4:19 PM
# 2165 Critique Analogy
Hydrogen As Seawater
a: Hydrogen ~
b: seawater
What: "Hydrogen is like seawater to the thirsty Ancient Mariner - it's everywhere, but not in a usable form. It's the most abundant element in the universe, but separating it from oxygen in water takes large amounts of energy."
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Writer: Timothy Gardner
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Date: Nov 12 2012 4:34 PM
# 2408 Critique Analogy
a: cortisol ~
b: letting termites loose in a wooden house
What:
"When it comes to your muscles, stress and in turn excess cortisol, is like letting termites loose in a wooden house. That's why someone on corticosteroids, such as prednisone, will experience muscle wasting."
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Writer: Natasha Turner, ND
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Date: Feb 12 2014 3:34 PM
# 4900 Critique Analogy
