Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
The response of hair cells to mechanical stimulation.
Functions of white blood cells.
Contrasting eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells in size and complexity
Regulation of fatty acid synthesis in animal cells