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The International Potato Center (CIP) in Lima, Peru, is the global gene bank for potatoes.

It preserving over 4,500 varieties of potato and sweet potato from around the world.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas that is emitted by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, such as gasoline, natural gas, and wood.

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• Reflex actions are rapid, automatic responses to stimuli that occur without the involvement of the brain.
• Instead, they are mediated by the spinal cord or peripheral nerves.

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• The small intestine, also known as the small bowel, is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the human body.
• The walls of the small intestine are lined with finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for absorption.
• Nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine.

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• Digestion is the process of breaking down large food particles into smaller particles.
• Such as molecules and ions, that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

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• Digestion specifically refers to the process of breaking down food into smaller components.
• Through mechanical and chemical means, allowing the body to absorb and utilize nutrients.

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• Asthma is a respiratory disease that can be triggered or exacerbated by exposure to air pollution.
• Air pollution can irritate the airways, trigger asthma attacks, and make symptoms worse.

Air pollution can cause:

• Respiratory problems: asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer
• Irritation: headaches, eyes and nose irritation, sore throat
• General symptoms: nausea, drowsiness, ill feeling
• Impaired judgment and weakened cognitive function

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• Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a type of bacterium.
• It is commonly found in the gut of humans and animals.
• It plays a important role in the digestive process. 

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According to the EPI schedule, the recommended vaccines at birth are:

• the Polio vaccine (oral or inactivated) 
• the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine.

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Measles is a very contagious viral disease that especially affects children and can cause severe health problems, including:

• severe diarrhea
• ear infections
• blindness
• pneumonia 
• encephalitis (swelling of the brain)

Some of these complications can lead to death.