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faduma

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -plasty means surgical fixation, suspension.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The two external openings into the nose are called the:
 
  a. nares
  b. cilia
  c. sinuses
  d. nasal septum


mfedorka

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

FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -pexy means surgical fixation or suspension.

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. nares: correct
b. cilia: are not external openings into the nose
c. sinuses: are not external openings into the nose
d. nasal septum: is not an external opening into the nose


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