On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.
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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
A portion of the periodic table of elements
The Periodic Table (Part 1)
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position