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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).