Which of the following is true of carryover lines (turnover lines)?

A. They are used if the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line.
B. They are used to show the cause of the disease (etiology).
C. They are used to identify the body site of the condition.
D. They list another name for the condition or disease.


Answer: They are used if the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line.

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