In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
Recruitment of Muscle Fiber Type
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Skeletal Muscle Fiber Types
Action Potential in a Ventricular Fiber
Sheep Fiber Length (cm) vs Fleece Weight (kg)
A cross section of muscle showing the molecular organization within the muscle fiber. In normal musc