In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).
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The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
Multiple crossovers can include more than two chromatids