Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To explain: The biological basis for the illness of the students during exams.
Introduction: The number of students visiting the health center increases during exams. The most common reason for being ill is viral infections. There are various other biological causes of being ill during the exams.
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To explain: The other possible reasons for the illness of students during exams.
Introduction: It has been observed that the number of students visiting the health center increases during exams. One of the biological reason for being ill is the release of cortisol hormone due to stress. The students suffer from emotional stress during exams.
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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Ch. 24.5 - Because antibodies are proteins, they are too...Ch. 24.7 - Prob. 2CCCh. 24.8 - How does the action of histamine on capillary...Ch. 24.8 - Prob. 4CCCh. 24.8 - Prob. 5CCCh. 24 - Prob. 1RQCh. 24 - Prob. 2RQCh. 24 - Prob. 3RQCh. 24 - Suppose a pathogen has invaded the body. What four...Ch. 24 - Define the following terms and explain their...
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