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jazziefee

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on: Jun 27, 2018
List the parts of the body that respond when anaphylaxis occurs. How do those body parts respond and what are the symptoms that result from those responses?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Motion sickness occurs because of fluid movement in the ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The lungs respond with bronchoconstriction resulting in dyspnea. The heart responds with a fast heart rate, resulting in decreased cardiac output. The arterioles respond with vasodilation, resulting in edema. The skin responds with itching and hives.

Answer to Question 2

labyrinth


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