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Discuss the procedure for the attending physician after a person is pronounced dead.


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Endogenous Opiates

Naturally occurring chemicals in the body that reduce pain, enhance pleasure, and play a role in the stress response, similar to opioids.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.

Adrenaline

Also known as epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that increases heart rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system.

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