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Antimetabolites

Antimetabolites (Greek anti-– against; opposite property, action, situation + Greek metabole – transformation, change) – substances which on structure are close to natural metabolic products and are capable to replace them in biochemical reactions; cause changes in exchange processes. Anti-hormones, antivitamins, etc. are among important antimetabolites.

 
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The stomach of the person not bad copes with foreign objects and without medical intervention. It is known that the gastric juice is capable to dissolve even coins.