The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
