Random Analogies
Sugar Is As Sugar Does; Sometimes
a: Antifreeze ~
b: maple syrup to animals
What: "Did you know that Antifreeze is like maple syrup to animals?Anti-freeze is poisonous to your pets and its sweet smell and taste can be attractive and LETHAL to pets. So be sure all antifreeze containers are tightly closed and placed on a high shelf."
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Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Oct 1 2013 11:40 AM
# 3666 Critique Analogy
a: Vacuole ~
b: kitchen
What: See the link for a list of analogies associating this organelle with a kitchen. The room association is appropriate, in that a vacuole is storage space AND it also provides structure for what it contains and the cell that contains it, somewhat like a kitchen is an essential room in a house.
Useful?
Writer: Many
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Date: Dec 28 2013 12:11 PM
# 4461 Critique Analogy
a: endocrine system ~
b: a team
What:
"The endocrine system is like a team in that it utilizes signals (play calls) from the hypothalamus (the coach). Effective communication between the players of the endocrine system can lead to balanced hormone production. Balanced hormone production is important in managing patient symptoms and ineffective communication can potentially lead to improper levels of hormones being synthesized."
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Writer: Sarah Mo
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Date: Feb 26 2014 5:35 PM
# 5101 Critique Analogy
a: lymphatic system ~
b: gutter
What:
"lymphatic system is like the gutter of your body."
Useful?
Writer: Daniel Yachter
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Date: Aug 23 2014 9:55 PM
# 6149 Critique Analogy
