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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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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.