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On the whole, Gallifreyan biochemistry seemed quite similar to [[human]] biochemistry: they could eat anything humans could and could breathe on [[Earth]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') | On the whole, Gallifreyan biochemistry seemed quite similar to [[human]] biochemistry: they could eat anything humans could and could breathe on [[Earth]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') | ||
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 [[ | 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 [[psilocybin]] by modifying the chemicals into something harmless, though the techniques were not foolproof and [[drug overdose]]s 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]] | Some human medicines seemed to work on Gallifreyans as well as humans. [[Anaesthetic]] gasses 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]]'') | ||
During a decontamination attempt by [[Silurian]]s intended for [[human]]s, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] claimed that removing | During a decontamination attempt by [[Silurian]]s intended for [[human]]s, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] claimed that removing human 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 [[mint]]y froth on his tongue. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Keeping up with the Joneses (short story)|Keeping up with the Joneses]]'') | 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]]'') | 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]]'') | ||
