Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 5/19/2023
A branch of which of the following nerves is most crucial to anesthetize prior to the excision of this squamous cell carcinoma?
A. Auriculotemporal nerve
B. Buccal nerve
C. Greater auricular nerve
D. Inferior alveolar nerve
E. Lingual nerve
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A branch of which of the following nerves is most crucial to anesthetize prior to the excision of this squamous cell carcinoma?
A. Auriculotemporal nerve
B. Buccal nerve
C. Greater auricular nerve
D. Inferior alveolar nerve
E. Lingual nerve
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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A. Transition
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C. Termination
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