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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.