Intradermal

question 48

Multiple Choice

Intradermal

• A)Effects are limited to a particular area of the body
• B)Medications that are inhaled
• C)Injecting a small amount of medication into the skin's dermal layer called a "wheal"
• D)Injected deep into large muscles
• E)Any route other than via the gastrointestinal tract

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Naturally occurring peptides produced in the brain that act as neurotransmitters to reduce the perception of pain and promote feelings of pleasure.

Morphine

An opiate analgesic derived from the opium poppy used for pain relief.

Sympathetic Systems

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response to stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Systems

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and reducing the heart rate.