The Vulcan kidney
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The kidneys of Vulcans are used as analogies in studying the physiology and pharmacology of human kidneys. Vulcans, led by Spock, possess three kinds of kidneys called the solute, diluting and the concentrating kidney. In human beings, the last two kidneys correspond to the ascending limb and distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct, respectively. There are two classes of drugs that act on kidneys. Diuretics block salt reabsorption in the ascending limb while thiazides block salt reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule.
Publication Name: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0165-6147
Year: 1999
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Business adviser editor targets nonspecialists
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Ca Magazine offers a new section called the Business Adviser Dept. Editor Ray Mack considers the section as a way by which nonspecialists interested in business topics are given special attention. The Business Adviserwill cover issues such as business and sales acquisitions, financial planning and business proposals. The section aims to provide information on topics outside the realm of tax, auditing and accounting.
Publication Name: CA Magazine
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0317-6878
Year: 1992
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Dan, Dan, the morality man
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Vice president Dan Quayle's recent sermonizing on behalf of traditional values has been a very clever political ploy. Knowing he would be attacked by liberals, he has gotten social conservatives to rally in his defense. Family values are too important to be political fodder.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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