The prefix a- means _____.?

A) ?process of
B) ?without
C) ?excessive


B

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Which of the following is a deep vein of the forearm?

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What are the three segments of the male urethra?

a) prostatic urethra b) internal urethra c) spongy urethra d) membranous urethra e) external urethra

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