Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.
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The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.
The structure of stomatal guard cells affects their function.
Brain Cells of a laboratory mouse
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(a) Summary of major pathways of organic metabolism. Cells continually synthesize and break down car