The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
