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Two Patients Are Brought to the Emergency Room

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Two patients are brought to the emergency room. One has cut his finger with a knife; the other has stepped on a nail. Which wound has a greater chance of becoming infected? Why?


Definitions:

Parasympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's response.

Normal Body Functions

The physiological processes and activities carried out by living organisms to maintain life.

Localized Effect

An effect limited to a specific area, region, or part of the body, not spreading from its origin.

Thoracic Nerves

Nerves that are associated with the thorax, contributing to the motor and sensory innervation of the chest, upper back, and abdominal wall muscles.

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