ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY W/CONNECT LL
ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY W/CONNECT LL
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ISBN: 9781266473982
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

Did the shot of epinephrine result in positive feedback mechanism occurring or negative feedback mechanism.

Concept introduction:

Carly was stung by a bee and was taken to the emergency room as her breathing and heart rate become more rapid. The doctors gave her a shot of epinephrine to reduce the allergic reactions which resulted in normal breathing and heart rate.

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