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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.