A Giraffe's heart, which can weigh up to 24 lb (10 kg), has to generate around double the normal blood pressure for a large mammal in order to maintain blood flow to the brain against gravity.
Background. Bacterial overgrowth syndrome (BOS) is a term that describes clinical manifestations that occur when the normally low number of bacteria that inhabit the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, and proximal ileum significantly increases or becomes overtaken by other pathogens.
Marshall-Smith syndrome Simpson-Golabi-Behmel (SBGS), Sotos, Weaver (WVS) and Cohen-Gibson syndromes are overgrowth syndromes. They are characterized by pre- and postnatal overgrowth, accelerated osseous maturation, a characteristic craniofacial appearance, and developmental delay. read more