Location of meniscus. The seriousness of a meniscus tear depends on which one in injured and the location, type, and shape of the tear. When a meniscus tear occurs, is it usually the medial rather than the lateral meniscus that is damaged.his is because the lateral meniscus, unlike the medial meniscus, has a section that is not attached to the wall of the knee joint. This makes it more likely to move rather than tear when abnormal force hits it. Therefore, the medial meniscus takes most of the impact and is more likely to tear.
Nutrients take different forms (on a chemical level) depending on the pH around them. Some forms are easier for the roots to absorb than others. When the pH is too high or too low, the plant can show signs of a nutrient deficiency even when the nutrients are physically there at the roots.
High concentrations of suspended solids can lower water quality by absorbing light. Waters then become warmer and lessen the ability of the water to hold oxygen necessary for aquatic life. Because aquatic plants also receive less light, photosynthesis decreases and less oxygen is produced. The combination of warmer water, less light and less oxygen makes it impossible for some forms of life to exist. Suspended solids affect life in other ways. They can clog fish gills, reduce growth rates, decrease resistance to disease, and prevent egg and larval development. Particles that settle out can smother fish eggs and those of aquatic insects, as well as suffocate newly-hatched larvae.