Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 1AWK
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The working of heat that helps in speeding up the healing process of a minor skin infection in a small cut in the skin.
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Wound healing can be painful and is vulnerable to catching infections which may lead to complications in the individual. It is always recommended by the physician to apply heat onto the wound. Heat therapy works by improvising the circulation and flow of the blood at certain region because of high temperature.
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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