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maintains chromosomal telomere length. Telomerase is not active in nonmalignant somatic cells, but is activated in most human cancers. Telomerase activity in easily obtainable body fluids that bathe tumors may be a useful cancer marker, especially when used in conjunc-tion with conventional

'The development of rapid and precise methods for the measurement of the concentration of several important electrolytes has done much to elucidate the nature of body fluid disorders and to improve their treatment. Much of this work, as far as clinical problems is concerned, stems from

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These notes will present supplementary material, but are not meant to replace standard texts. Students are encouraged to read chapters 6 and 7 in the textbook by Costanzo. I.

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tization in a hot, humid environment: body fluid adjustments.