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There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
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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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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.