The last few centimeters of the rectum are known as the ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


anal canal, anus
The anus, or anal canal, is the last few centimeters of the rectum.

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the drugs prescribed. the length of the scheduled appointments. the treatment plan. all of the above.

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How many major groups of infectious organism classifications are there?

A) Four B) Five C) Six D) Three

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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consists of

A) amino acids B) dextrose C) sucrose D) both a and b

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Which statement correctly describes sensory and motor neurons?

A) Sensory neurons are efferent and conduct impulse away from the CNS. B) Sensory neurons are afferent and conduct impulses toward the CNS. C) Motor neurons participate in impulse conduction toward the CNS. D) Motor neurons and sensory neurons have cell bodies that participate in the conduction of nerve impulse transmission.

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