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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.