Why is a subcutaneous injection with a hypodermic needle a useful method of administering drugs?


The subcutaneous layer has a limited capillary supply and contains no vital organs; thus, the potential for tissue damage is reduced.

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________ burns injure the epidermis and the upper regions of the dermis.

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

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The gray and white rami that allow information exchange between the spinal nerves and the autonomic ganglia are collectively called the ________.

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

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At the base of each cilium is a structure called the ________.

A. dynein arm B. centrosome C. kinetochore D. basal body E. None of the choices are correct.

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Bell's palsy is ________

A) characterized by paralysis of facial muscles B) often caused by inflammation of the trigeminal nerve C) characterized by loss of vision D) characterized by partial paralysis of diaphragm muscles

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