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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.
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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
The Type C killer whale
Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
Common Health Problems in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Jaundice seen in the eyes and the skin of a patient with hepatitis A.
Use of diopter to adjust for problems of refraction
Type II curve. Mortality does not vary with age. Data for five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus).