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pepyto

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Which is the only cranial nerve that travels outside of the area of the head and neck?
 
  A) vagus
  B) vestibulocochlear
  C) facial
  D) optic

Question 2

The results of the bone densitometry test show that Alaina Smith has abnormal thinning of bone due to postmenopausal ________.
 
  A) osteomyelitis
  B) osteoporosis
  C) osteomalacia
  D) osteoarthritis



dominiqueenicolee

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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct The vagus nerve travels through the chest and abdomen.
B) The vestibulocochlear cranial nerve just goes to the ear.
C) The facial nerve just goes to the face.
D) The optic nerve just goes to the eye.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Osteomyelitis is not a disease that specifically occurs after menopause.
B) Correct Oste/o- means bone and por/o- means small openings.
C) Osteomalacia is not a disease that specifically occurs after menopause.
D) Osteoarthritis is not a disease that specifically occurs after menopause.



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