Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321883322
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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It is a well-documented fact that in the initial stage of severe burns, the patient suffers less pain as compared to less severe burns. This phenomenon can be explained by the effect of burn on the nociceptors.

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