In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
Schematic of typical plant cell
Plant Cell Types (Part 1)
Cell Energy
A roller cell-type electric fuel pump.
Stem Cell Production
The cell cycle has three stages: interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis