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Interpretation:
The measures and preparations taken by people suffering to anaphylaxis shock have to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Epinephrine: Epinephrine is a hormone which is also called adrenaline. It is released when we have to respond immediately during a danger and hence is called fight-or-flight hormone. It increases the blood pressure, glucose level and heart rate of the body
Epinephrine is synthesized and secreted by the adrenal medulla.
Epinephrine is used clinically for the treatment anaphylaxis. They people suffering from anaphylaxis should always carry “EpiPen” which is an autoinjector containing epinephrine
Anaphylaxis: Anaphylaxis is a severe case of allegoric reaction which leads to death
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