In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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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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Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Stroke kills people from all ethnic backgrounds, but the people at highest risk for fatal strokes are: black men, black women, Asian men, white men, and white women.