The space superficial to the meninges in the spinal cord area and in which an anesthetic is injected to block pain impulses from the pelvic area is the
A) dural sinus.
B) epidural space.
C) subarachnoid space.
D) subdural space.
Ans: B) epidural space.
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In a condition called incontinentia pigmenti, the skin has deep dark splotches, due to
melanin that seeps down into the dermis. Normally, melanin is confined to the A) papillae. B) epidermis. C) basement membrane. D) hair.
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a. otorhinolaryngologists b. pulmonologists c. perfusionists d. respiratory therapists