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Menaquinone

Menaquinone

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Phylloquinone (phytomenadione; vitamin K1)

Phylloquinone, also referred to as phytomenadione or vitamin K1, is a form of vitamin…

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Blood homeostasis

Blood homeostasis

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Glucose Tolerance Test

Glucose Tolerance Test

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Charcot’s joint

Charcot's joint

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Osteoclasts

Osteoclasts are bone cells that break down bone tissue to release the…

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Osteoblasts

Osteoblasts are cells that responsible for the production of bone. They are…

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Transient microorganisms (hands)

Transient microorganisms are bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microscopic organisms that…

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Resident microorganisms (hands)

Resident microorganisms are healthy bacteria and other microscopic organisms that live on the…