EBK PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOG
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Author: DERRICKSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 3CTQ
As a torture procedure for his enemies, mad scientist Dr. Moro is trying to develop a drug that
will enhance the effects of substance P. What cellular mechanisms could he enlist to design such
a drug?
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