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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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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.
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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.