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Physiology Teaching Simulation
Physiology Teaching Simulation
Sample
use - Create Physiologic Pathology
Pheochromocytoma
(an adrenergic tumor)
A moderately severe case - Output 1.6 X normal
Changes in "Classical" Presenting Symptoms
 Blood
Pressure |
Hypertension (severe) |
 Heart
Rate |
Accelerated |
 Ventilation |
Hyperventilation |
 Metabolism |
Accelerated |
 Sweat |
High sweat volume |
 Body
sympatheticresponse |
Drops in attempt to oppose the tumor-driven acceleration |
Skidmore
College
Roy Meyers and Leo Geoffrion