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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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.
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Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
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