When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.
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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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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Summation of Heart Sounds, Opening Snap
HEART STRUCTURE 1
An enlarged heart showing the results of cardiomyopathy.
Heart diagram
Block Diagram of a High Concentrate Nitric Acid System for Dual-Stage Pressure Production of Nitric