Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease 3rd Edition by Karen Lee,Jeff Ankney,Bruce Colbert

Exercise 4

Remember Ray, the daredevil who broke his neck in the pool and injured his spinal cord Several years ago, he would have been treated with steroids as soon as he entered the hospital. _e evidence that steroids are helpful is not convincing, so he may not be given steroids today.
Since the time Ray was injured, doctors have begun experimenting with treating injuries like Ray's by inducing hypothermia. How might making Ray's body very cold have helped treat his injury
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