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When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.