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compensatory mechanisms Cardiac pacing Physiologic responsiveness of cardiovascular system whereby it changes its function and characteristics to ↑ or ↓ cardiac output. See Cardiac output. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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25 However, this hypertensive effect was short lasting because of the rapid recruitment of compensatory mechanisms that quickly normalize blood pressure, such as ß-adrenoceptormediated relaxation of vascular smooth muscle cells. There is no doubt that Lesotho's electoral law should be reformed not only to safeguard the compensatory mechanisms but also to address as much as is legally possible other loopholes in its MMP system, such as issues related to seat allocation and the nature of coalition politics. There is a strong association between dysfunction in postural and motor tasks, and it is thus conceivable that younger patients have less affected gait due to better compensatory mechanisms. |
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