Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 6AWK
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The lethal effect of a large dose of potassium on the heart.
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Lethal injection is used by some states to give the death penalty to guilty prisoners. This injection consists of a pain reliever (anesthetic) and a large dose of potassium. Potassium is an ion that plays a key role in various bodily functions.
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