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Constriction is a method used by several snake species to kill or subdue their prey.Although some species of venomous and mildly venomous snakes do use constriction to subdue their prey, most snakes which use constriction lack venom. [1]
Vasoconstrictors mixed with local anesthetics are used to increase the duration of local anesthesia by constricting the blood vessels, thereby safely concentrating the anesthetic agent for an extended duration, as well as reducing hemorrhage. [4] [5] The routes of administration vary. They may be both systemic and topical.
With emphysema the shortness of breath due to effective bronchoconstriction from excessive very thick mucus blockage (it is so thick that great difficulty is encountered in expelling it resulting in near exhaustion at times) can bring on panic attacks unless the individual expects this and has effectively learned pursed lip breathing to more quickly transfer oxygen to the blood via the damaged ...
As a type of binding knot, the jamming knot is good for constricting a bundle of objects such as sticks or brush. It is basically a taut-line hitch but the initial two wraps are on the outside of the working line rather than on the inside, and finished off with one wrap on the inside.
Dilation and constriction of the pupil. Pupillary response is a physiological response that varies the size of the pupil between 1.5 mm and 8 mm, [1] via the optic and oculomotor cranial nerve.
Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity ...
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word in the English language.The word can be analysed as follows: Pneumono: from ancient Greek (πνεύμων, pneúmōn) which means lungs
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