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Page 137
... body and pointed fringe scales along the sides of the body are typical fea- tures . The lizards range in length from less than 7.5 to more than 12.5 centimetres ( 3 to 5 inches ) . They occur in western North America from British ...
... body and pointed fringe scales along the sides of the body are typical fea- tures . The lizards range in length from less than 7.5 to more than 12.5 centimetres ( 3 to 5 inches ) . They occur in western North America from British ...
Page 259
... body temperature , sometimes purposely induced to slow the body's metabolism and lessen the need for oxygen during surgical operations , particular- ly on the heart . frostbite dangers to body temperature 7 : 750b limitation on surgical ...
... body temperature , sometimes purposely induced to slow the body's metabolism and lessen the need for oxygen during surgical operations , particular- ly on the heart . frostbite dangers to body temperature 7 : 750b limitation on surgical ...
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... body is readily restored by a few hours of extra sleep . If , however , it is regular or frequent , it may have injurious effects on the other systems and functions of the body . Treatment of mild insomnia may in- volve simple ...
... body is readily restored by a few hours of extra sleep . If , however , it is regular or frequent , it may have injurious effects on the other systems and functions of the body . Treatment of mild insomnia may in- volve simple ...
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