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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.