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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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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.
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Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Lung Fissures, Left Lateral View
The adrenal glands. These glands sit on top of each kidney. Each adrenal is subdivided into an outer
Range of Motion of the Cervical Spine, Lateral Bending
The effect of a few days of early monocular deprivation on the structure of axons projecting from ...
Right lateral view showing low normal curves of the vertebral column
Right lateral view of the lumbar vertebrae