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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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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.