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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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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.
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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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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.