Table of Contents
Frank B. Finite (a "true" atheist)
So-So Proofs of Intelligent Design
Caricature Christianity For Dumbies
Alternate Resurrection Theory of the Month
So-So Proofs of Intelligent Design
Ones you won't hear about from
the other guys.
Here we highlight some of the examples of intelligent design that the glory boys of creation science won't touch for one reason or another (or at least if they do, it's hidden in the corner of some dark room way at the back of their web site).
Focusing more on DNA, the eye, the brain, flagella motors, etc., they probably think they are way too good for such subjects. But not us guys here at Blind Fools. In fact, we're not good enough to teach even these subjects (is that humble enough for ya'?).
Salivary glands moisten the mucous membranes of the mouth and provide digestive enzymes that begin the process of digestion of food and aid in spitting contests.
They are present in all land-dwelling vertebrates. (Certain species of snakes have modified salivary glands that secrete poison - and one even spewed forth the venomous lie that we could be like God.)
Most mammals have three pairs of salivary glands: the parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands In humans the largest glands are the parotids, located in the cheeks (inner oral cheeks, not the outer ones you sit on).
The sublingual glands are found beneath the tongue next to the tongue piercing (the natural one, not the metal ones that teenagers are getting implanted these days), and the submandibular glands are located in the neck next to that pain that won't go away.
Saliva is manufactured by *cells in the glands, then discharged through a series of ducts (held together by micro duct tape) into the mouth.
*(Cells are the smallest unit
of life other than viruses
which technically aren't alive.
Most Cell's genetic information
is organized into chromosomes.
Each chromosome contains from
hundreds to thousands of smaller pieces of information called
genes.
Each gene is a chemical blueprint
for a specific type of protein.
Proteins are made of yet smaller
units called amino
acids.
There are 20 types of amino acids.
The DNA tells the cell how to manufacture these amino acids.
The DNA molecule ultimately guides
the production of all the above. One DNA molecule contains more
information than a stack of phone books.
The RNA operates like a tiny
copy machine. RNA "translates" the instructions from
the DNA molecule to create amino acids and proteins.
And then there's . . . :::eyes getting heavy::: . . . you know . . . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
Some three hours later with drool on my shirt I awaken dazed and confused.
As I was saying (dabbing shirt with unused coffee filter) . . .
. . . production of saliva is stimulated by the sight and smell of food and foxy chics (also deep sleep).
Humans produce an average of 1 liter per day (that's half of a 2-liter) of saliva, depending on the dryness of the local climate, fluid intake, oral activities such as gum-chewing, and the number of phat cheerleaders strutting about.
Besides the main function of lubricating the mouth and beginning the digestion process, the salivary glands help:
> the taste buds taste food,
> keep the mouth moist for speaking,
> cleanse the mouth of the fermentable carbohydrates that can aid tooth decay,
> play a role in controlling thirst, and
> have a neutralizing effect on the acids and bases that enter the mouth.
Do you really believe that blind chance processes evolved spit to perform all of these needed functions for us? Do ya?!
