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Carla Was Startled by an Extremely Loud Bang That Sounded

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Carla was startled by an extremely loud bang that sounded like a gunshot. Her heartbeat accelerated rapidly.
When she found that the noise was only a car backfiring, she felt greatly relieved but her heart kept beating
heavily for over half an hour. Why did this happen?


Definitions:

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The splitting or bursting open of a wound or surgical incision, often leading to complications in healing.

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A patient with a significantly high amount of body fat or a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above, increasing risk for various health conditions.

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