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How much blood is in the human body?
How running a marathon affects the body
How does the autonomic nervous system maintain homeostasis?
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How much blood is in the human body?
And how much do you really need?
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How running a marathon affects the body
The chemistry of long-distance running, including the roles of glucose, oxygen, and...
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How does the autonomic nervous system maintain homeostasis?
The autonomic nervous system consists of two major divisions: the sympathetic nervous...
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