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Cooldude101

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on: Jun 25, 2018

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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ilianabrrr

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

Cooldude101

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018

Excellent

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