Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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It is a well-documented fact that in the initial stage of severe burns, the patient suffers less pain as compared to less severe burns. This phenomenon can be explained by the effect of burn on the nociceptors.

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