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Gallifreyan biochemistry, like many other aspects of Gallifreyan physiology, was subject to the conscious control of the individual. For example, a Gallifreyan was able to counteract the negative properties of [[:wikipedia:Psilocybin|Psilocybin]] by modifying the chemicals into something harmless, though the techniques were not foolproof and drug overdoses were still possible. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') Similarly, though Gallifreyans were susceptible to the intoxicating effects of [[alcohol]], they could easily shrug off the effects when they needed to. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel (novel)|The Quantum Archangel]]'') As with humans, however, excessive consumption could produce a hangover. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Slipback]]'') [[Ginger beer]] would reduce their ability to tolerate alcohol. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Kingmaker (audio story)|The Kingmaker]]'') | Gallifreyan biochemistry, like many other aspects of Gallifreyan physiology, was subject to the conscious control of the individual. For example, a Gallifreyan was able to counteract the negative properties of [[:wikipedia:Psilocybin|Psilocybin]] by modifying the chemicals into something harmless, though the techniques were not foolproof and drug overdoses were still possible. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') Similarly, though Gallifreyans were susceptible to the intoxicating effects of [[alcohol]], they could easily shrug off the effects when they needed to. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel (novel)|The Quantum Archangel]]'') As with humans, however, excessive consumption could produce a hangover. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Slipback]]'') [[Ginger beer]] would reduce their ability to tolerate alcohol. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Kingmaker (audio story)|The Kingmaker]]'') | ||
Some human medicines seemed to work on Gallifreyans as well as humans. [[Anaesthetic]] gases of the type commonly administered before surgery, however, did ''not'' work well on Gallifreyans; a much greater quantity of anaesthetic could be administered, and even then it might not work completely. Anaesthetic could however almost destroy the process of [[regeneration]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') Other sleep-inducing drugs might work on a Gallifreyan, but would take roughly twice as long as with humans, even if the Time Lord in question took double the dosage that the humans had. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara]]'') [[Aspirin]] was toxic to Gallifreyans; a single dose could kill one. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mind of Evil (TV story)|The Mind of Evil]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') It was said to either fatally stop | Some human medicines seemed to work on Gallifreyans as well as humans. [[Anaesthetic]] gases of the type commonly administered before surgery, however, did ''not'' work well on Gallifreyans; a much greater quantity of anaesthetic could be administered, and even then it might not work completely. Anaesthetic could however almost destroy the process of [[regeneration]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') Other sleep-inducing drugs might work on a Gallifreyan, but would take roughly twice as long as with humans, even if the Time Lord in question took double the dosage that the humans had. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Androids of Tara]]'') [[Aspirin]] was toxic to Gallifreyans; a single dose could kill one. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mind of Evil (TV story)|The Mind of Evil]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') It was said to either fatally stop [[platelet aggregation]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Condemned]]'') cause massive [[allergy|allergic]], [[pulmonary embolism|pulmonary]] and [[cerebral embolism]], ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Burning Heart]]'') or interfere with the [[hormone receptor]] intermediaries. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Taking of Planet 5]]'') [[Death]] could be prevented by entering a deep [[coma]] which was outwardly mistakable for death, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Burning Heart]]'') or by ingesting [[chocolate]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Condemned]]'') | ||
Gallifreyans were as susceptible as humans to the devastating effect of [[spectrox]] poisoning; [[spectrox toxaemia]] proceeded at roughly the same rate in both species, though a Gallifreyan, being tougher, would not succumb as quickly. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani]]'') They ''could'' counteract [[cyanide]] poisoning, given a number of ingredients including [[ginger beer]], something [[salt]]y (but not salt), protein and a physical or mental shock, but only if done very soon after the cyanide is ingested. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'') | Gallifreyans were as susceptible as humans to the devastating effect of [[spectrox]] [[poisoning]]; [[spectrox toxaemia]] proceeded at roughly the same rate in both species, though a Gallifreyan, being tougher, would not succumb as quickly. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani]]'') They ''could'' counteract [[cyanide]] poisoning, given a number of ingredients including [[ginger beer]], something [[salt]]y (but not salt), protein and a physical or mental shock, but only if done very soon after the cyanide is ingested. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'') | ||
[[Mustard gas]] would kill a Gallifreyan as much as a human, though Gallifreyans were far more susceptible to aid for mustard gas. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Great War (audio story)|The Great War]]'') | [[Mustard gas]] would kill a Gallifreyan as much as a human, though Gallifreyans were far more susceptible to aid for mustard gas. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Great War (audio story)|The Great War]]'') | ||
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During a decontamination attempt by [[Silurian]]s intended for [[human]]s, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] claimed that removing the germs would remove half of the things keeping him alive. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cold Blood (TV story)|Cold Blood]]'') | During a decontamination attempt by [[Silurian]]s intended for [[human]]s, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] claimed that removing the germs would remove half of the things keeping him alive. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cold Blood (TV story)|Cold Blood]]'') | ||
Time Lords did not need to brush their teeth like humans because their bodies did not allow for the same type of tooth decay. However, the Tenth Doctor enjoyed brushing his teeth because he liked the feel of the | Time Lords did not need to brush their [[teeth]] like humans, because their bodies did not allow for the same type of [[tooth decay]]. However, the Tenth Doctor enjoyed brushing his teeth because he liked the feel of the [[mint]]y froth on his tongue. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Keeping up with the Joneses (short story)|Keeping up with the Joneses]]'') | ||
Like humans, Time Lords were capable of having [[allergy|allergic reactions]] to specific substances. The [[Fifth Doctor]] stated that he was allergic to certain [[praxis gas|gas]]es in the [[Praxis]] series, and that he could eat the [[celery]] stalk on his left lapel in order to counteract the reaction.{{disputed}} ([[TV]]: ''[[The Caves of Androzani (TV story)|The Caves of Androzani]]'') [[Rosemary (The Splintered Gate)|Rosemary]] could also make the Fifth Doctor [[sneeze]] when he tasted it in his drink. ([[TV]]: ''[[Castrovalva (TV story)|Castrovalva]]'') | |||
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