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• approximately 7–8% of an adult’s body weight
• approximately 8–9% of a child’s body weight
• approximately 9–10% of an infant’s body weight

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• Scientists estimate the volume of blood in a human to be approximately 7 per cent of body weight.
• An average adult with a weight of 150 to 180 pounds
• will contain approximately 1.2 to 1.5 gallons (4.7 to 5.5 litres) of blood.

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The lungs are located on either side of the breastbone in the chest cavity 

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Lithotripsy uses sound wave to breakup large kidney stones into smaller pieces.

Lithotripsy is a procedure involving the physical destruction of hardened masses

like kidney stones, bezoars or gallstones, which may be done non invasively.

The term is derived from the Greek words meaning "breaking stones".

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SGOT (Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase) and AST (Aspartate Transaminase) are enzymes found in the liver.

Elevated levels of SGOT/AST in the blood indicate liver damage or inflammation, which can be a sign of:

• Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
• Liver cirrhosis
• Liver cancer
• Liver damage due to drugs or toxins

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• Veins are the blood vessels that carry blood from other parts of the body back to the heart.
• They have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backwards and ensure it keeps moving towards the heart.

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White Corpuscles, or White Blood Cells (WBCs), or Leukocytes, act as a defense mechanism by fighting infections and diseases in the body.

They play a key role in the immune system.

They help fight infections and protect the body against foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

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We can measure our blood pressure on our own using a digital blood pressure monitor for automated readings or an instrument called a sphygmomanometer for manual readings.

A sphygmomanometer also known as a blood pressure monitor,  is a device used to measure blood pressure.

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The outer layer of the uterus is called the perimetrium

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The hardest bone in the human body is the Femur.

The femur, or thigh bone, is the human body's longest, thickest, and strongest bone.

It is designed to support the weight of the body during movement.

The clavicle, or collar bone, is the skin's softest and weakest bone.