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Sometimes when you stand up too quickly from a lying position, you feel lightheaded. Explain why this happens in terms of autonomic nervous system

Body Structures & Functions Updated

13th Edition

ISBN:9780357191606

Author:Scott

Publisher:Scott

Chapter9: Peripheral And Autonomic Nervous System

Section: Chapter Questions

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