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The _____ Nervous System Contains the Brain and Spinal Cord

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The _____ nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord, while the sensory and motor neurons that transmit messages to the muscles make up the _____ nervous system. ​


Definitions:

Bradycardia

Abnormally slow pulse rate, fewer than 60 per minute.

Packed Red Blood Cells

Concentrated units of red blood cells separated from whole blood, used for transfusion to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood in patients with anemia or significant blood loss.

Opiate Overdose

A critical, potentially fatal condition resulting from consuming an excessive amount of opiates, leading to suppressed breathing and other vital functions.

Blood Gas

A test that measures the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases in the blood, primarily used to assess lung function and the body's ability to regulate its pH level.

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