A network or braid; a network of nerves.

A. Ganglia
B. Fibers
C. Plexus
D. Ligaments


C. Plexus

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You examine a patient in the emergency department following a bee sting to the bridge of her nose. Both of the patient's eyes are swollen shut because:

A) the sting interfered with the nerve that raises the eyelid. B) the sting blocked lymph drainage from the region. C) the face is characterized by very cutaneous veins that ruptured from the sting. D) the face is characterized by very cutaneous arteries that ruptured from the sting. E) the face is characterized by very loose subcutaneous connective tissue that allows accumulation of excessive fluid with inflammation.

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The pituitary gland is located in the

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Most blood vessels are innervated by the sympathetic division alone

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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