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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.