In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
Four main models that describe the relationship between ecosystem function and biodiversity.
Fuel efficiencies of conventional and hybrid vehicles