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Cooldude101

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The first effective topical anesthetic was used in 1859 for an ophthalmic surgery. The substance used replaced ____________ for numbing a small area.
 
  A) cocaine
  B) salt and ice
  C) plants
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Joseph Lister discovered in 1867 that antiseptic on wounds helped prevent infection.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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