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When a Doctor Treats or Operates on a Patient, Explain

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When a doctor treats or operates on a patient, explain why that patient cannot sue for battery.


Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy production.

Opiatelike Neurotransmitters

Substances in the brain that act on the same receptors as opiates, playing key roles in pain relief and pleasure.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost feelings of pleasure or well-being.

ACh Agonists

Substances that mimic or enhance the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation and several brain functions.

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