The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Plant Cell Types
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma.
Plants
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Reproductive Cell Division: Meiosis II
A transmission electron micrograph of cytokinesis in a cross section of a dividing cell
