The spinal cord is about:
a. 12 inches long
b. 18 inches long
c. 24 inches long
d. 30 inches long
B
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a. take the dose now with 8 ounces of water. b. take two doses 3 days apart. c. skip this week and pick up the schedule next week. d. take 2 tablets now with a snack.