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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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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 immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.