Along with crossing over, independent assortment increases genetic diversity by producing novel genetic combinations. Of the 46 chromosomes in a normal diploid human cell, half are maternally derived (from the mother's egg) and half are paternally derived (from the father's sperm).
Q. I recently started my dog on Rimadyl for his arthritis and he is like a new dog, almost like a puppy. Is there a version of this medication for humans? A. Rimadyl (carprofen) was prescribed for humans between 1988 and 1998. In the U.S., it is now exclusively approved for dogs. Rimadyl is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) a bit like celecoxib (Celebrex), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). Like all NSAIDs, Rimadyl can cause life-threatening ulcers as well as liver and kidney toxicity. You might get relief from your own joint pain with an NSAID approved for humans.
Save. Rimadyl is the most commonly prescribed pain reliever for dogs. It is successful in treating pain from a variety of causes from surgery to arthritis. It can have a negative effect on the digestive tract, however, and you must watch for the symptoms of this side effect when your dog is on the medication.