Which nerves supply the primary motor innervation to the right and left hemidiaphragms?
A. vagus
B. phrenic
C. Thoracic nerves 1-3
D. IX cranial
Answer: B
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Which of the following covers patients who are age 65 and over?
A. Medicare B. TRICARE C. Medicaid D. CHAMPUS
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