There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
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Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.
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There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.
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The functional structure of the peripheral nervous system. (A) Afferent or sensory neurons carry sen
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