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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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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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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Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Common phlebotomy issues.
Prescriptions for common analgesics used in dentistry.
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Basalt is the most common type of stone used in hot stone therapy.