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The neuron q.v. that releases the neurotransmitter into the synapse when stimulated by an impulse, postsynaptic neuron.  

The area on the proximal side of the synapse.  

Narrowing of the coronary arteries but allowing sufficient blood through to the cardiac muscles, even during heavy exercise. There is no symptom of angina pectoris that the disease is present.  

Physical signs that a woman is probably pregnant.  

A situation in which a relaxed muscle is pulled into position of increased tension prior to the start of contraction.  

Concurring with a statement because a high-prestige person has approved it.  

Inflatable plastic circumferential splints that may be applied to an extremity and inflated to achieve stability after a fracture or suspected fracture.  

A technique used to stop bleeding by manually applying pressure to key arteries, pressure points.  

Areas of the body where pressure can be applied to control arterial bleeding. They are 1. carotid artery for the head and neck, 2. brachial artery for the arm or hand, and 3. femoral artery for the leg or foot. A place where an artery crosses over a bone, so that the blood can be…

A dressing through which enough pressure is applied over a wound to stop the bleeding. A dressing used to apply pressure to the wound. It may be used for arterial and venous punctures and wounds, venous insufficiency, venous ulcers, and following skin grafting.