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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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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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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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Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.