There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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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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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Pacific Black Duck at Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia
Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata)
Becoming a biped changes the way an animal balances.