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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
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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.
The cardiovascular system. A schematic view of the closed circulation of blood. The heart is section
Withdrawing Medication from Single-Dose or Multiple-Dose Vials
Blood vessels: (A) normal artery; (B) constriction; (C) arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis.
Formation of a blood clot
Storm Surge Formation Process
Development of Blood Vessels & Blood