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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 war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).