Snake venom contains phospholipases which cause hemolysis of the red blood cells of the victims by a process of hydrolysis Anabolic steroids are used for increasing muscle mass and also decrease the body fat of people who take them. NSAIDs(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) used to block the production of prostaglandins

Snake venom contains phospholipases which cause hemolysis of the red blood cells of the victims by a process of hydrolysis Anabolic steroids are used for increasing muscle mass and also decrease the body fat of people who take them. NSAIDs(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) used to block the production of prostaglandins

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