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tsand2

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A patient who has ________ has an infection or inflammation of their appendix.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The posterior or dorsal nerve roots of the spinal cord are categorized as what type of nerves?
 
  A) afferent nerves
  B) ventral nerves
  C) efferent nerves
  D) cranial nerves


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

appendicitis

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct They are afferent nerves because they carry nerve impulses toward the spinal cord.
B) Ventral pertains to the abdominal surface, not the posterior surface.
C) They are not efferent nerves.
D) They are spinal nerves, not cranial nerves.


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