The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
The peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body.
Disorders associated with specific stages of embryonic development
Mechanism of Muscular Contraction
The 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
Water-Soluble Vitamins for Treating Nutritional Disorders