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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.