AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

CELL COMMUNICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A person who is having an anaphylactic reaction is given an inject of epinephrine. The purpose of this is primarily to:
A
Dilate pupils
B
Open air passage ways
C
Increase blood sugar
D
Dilate blood vessels in muscles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epinephrine is the medication of choice for the first-aid treatment of anaphylaxis. Through vasoconstrictor effects, it prevents or decreases upper airway mucosal edema (laryngeal edema), hypotension, and shock. In addition, it has important bronchodilator effects and cardiac inotropic and chronotropic effects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Descriptions. Epinephrine injection is used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) to insect bites or stings, medicines, foods, or other substances. It is also used to treat anaphylaxis caused by unknown substances or triggered by exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Get emergency medical treatment immediately after you inject epinephrine. Rest quietly while you wait for emergency medical treatment. Most automatic injection devices contain enough solution for one dose of epinephrine.

Detailed explanation-4: -temporary numbness or tingling. pain and swelling at the injection site. elevated heart rate and/or heart palpations.

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