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What is Pi?
October 19, 2018 | ReferencePi represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi is an irrational number that never ends; the decimals go on forever and ever.
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What Is Inflammation?
October 19, 2018 | ReferenceInflammation is the body's response to injury. It works to help heal wounds, but it can also play a role in some chronic diseases.
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Adderall: Uses, Side Effects and Abuse
October 18, 2018 | ReferenceAdderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
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Immune System: Diseases, Disorders & Function
October 17, 2018 | ReferenceThe job of the immune system is to protect against disease.
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Aquifers: Underground Stores of Freshwater
October 17, 2018 | ReferenceAquifers are underground layers of rock that are saturated with water that can be brought to the surface through natural springs or by pumping.
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Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Complications
October 17, 2018 | ReferenceGestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops, or is first diagnosed, during pregnancy. The condition, like other forms of diabetes, involves high blood sugar levels.
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Albuterol: Dosage & Side Effects
October 17, 2018 | ReferenceAlbuterol is a prescription medicine prescribed for patients struggling with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and other lung diseases.
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Mount St. Helens Eruption: Facts & Information
October 16, 2018 | ReferencePicturesque Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 and remains the most destructive example of volcanic activity in the United States.
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How the Small Intestine Works
October 16, 2018 | ReferenceThe small intestine is about as big around as a middle finger, but it is about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long.
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What Is Meiosis?
October 16, 2018 | ReferenceMeiosis is a specialized form of cell division that produces reproductive cells, such as plant and fungal spores, sperm and egg cells.
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