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Author Question: Which of the following statements regarding the gag reflex is correct? (Read 26 times) |
The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.