Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 2CT
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The reason as to why the person soaking in the hot tub faints after raising the temperature of the bath.
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Although soaking in hot water causes relaxation of the body and have many benefits, but it also causes problems. It may cause dizziness when soaking for a long time. It increases the temperature of the body. It also causes the blood pressure to drop and also burn the skin if the temperature is too high.
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