There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
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Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
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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.
Body plan of a crustacean, as represented by a shrimp