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Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.
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According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.
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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Typical EKG tracing.
Typical combustion and exhaust temperatures.
A typical engine-driven cooling fan.
A typical catalytic converter with a monolithic substrate.
Typical joint changes associated with osteoarthritis.
A typical lightning bolt may last for 0.167 s and transfer 1.07 x 10 electrons. Calculate the ...