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Hearing loss, fullness of war, dizzy and sweating are all signs of what and why would you seek medical attention? |
Hearing loss, a feeling of pressure in the ear, tinnitus and vertigo are all symptoms of Meniere’s disease. This is a disorder of the inner ear resulting from a build up of endolymph. The vertigo can be the most distressing symptom. A person with this condition may experience spinning which causes sever nausea, vomiting and sweating. Pattie should seek medical attention as soon as possible as there is no cure for Meniere’s disease. Treatment generally focuses on conserving hearing and reducing balance problems. |
Meniere’s disease of the inner ear |
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How do narcotics act on the sensory system? |
The body’s system of pain control for acute injuries involves the release of natural opioids such as endorphins that bind to receptors in the spinal cord to suppress the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Narcotic analgesic drugs are used to treat pain. Opiate drugs such as morphine, closely mimic our own natural opioid compounds and alter pain perception. |
opioids such as morphine mimic bodies endorphins |
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Autonomic nervous system dual inner cation of organs is important to organs such as the heart and bronchial tubes because? |
The homeostatic ability of the body is dependant on dual innervations of the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous systems. They are both present in some organs because of the variety of functions that the organs have to perform. S response on heart rate increases and strengthens contraction while P response lowers heart rate. S response on dilates bronchial tubes and P response constricts bronchial tubes. |
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