Very Large Doses of Sedatives Are Fatal Because

question 189

Multiple Choice

Very large doses of sedatives are fatal because:

• A)The person suffocates
• B)The person has a heart attack
• C)The person's blood pressure goes too low
• D)The person's body temperature goes too high

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, serving as the building blocks of proteins.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate several endocrine functions.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.