Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Predict the effects of a drug that blocks the sympathetic nervous system on blood pressure and heart rate. How would this drug effect the three factors that determine blood pressure?
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