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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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Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.
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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.
Protoneuridae is a family of damselflies. Most species are commonly known as threadtails, while othe
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Diversity within the family structure.
New England children like David, Joanna, and Abigail Mason (painted by an unknown artist around 1670
Should society strive to achieve equality in the family?
Pulegone, a cyclic monoterpene, can be isolated from the essential oil of pennyroyal, a member ...