Describe the Two Mechanisms Which Cause the Prompt Cessation of Transmitter

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Essay

Describe the two mechanisms which cause the prompt cessation of transmitter effects. Why is this process important?

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Definitions:

Adverse Reaction

An unintended, harmful reaction to a medical treatment or intervention, including medications.

Blood Products

Components of blood, such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and clotting factors, that are used for transfusions.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, usually resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart.

Autotransfusion

This is a procedure where a person receives their own blood for a transfusion instead of banked donor blood.