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Are nerves present in tongue or not?

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Tongue nerves

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    ANSWER : Yes !!! Nerves are present in tongue ... EXPLANATION : The tongue has many nerves that help to detect and transmit taste signals to the brain. Therefore, all parts of the tongue can detect four common tastes ( sweet, sour, bitter, and salty ). Tiny bumps called papillae in tongue give the tongue its rough texture. Many of these taste buds cover the surfaces of the papillae. Taste buds have nerve-like cells that connect to nerves running into the brain....

    • 13 Oct 2017 @ 10:29


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What are various abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing drugs ?

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  • 12 Dec 2018 @ 01:34
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Various abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing drugs 1. Before meals : ac It is an abbreviation on a prescription for before meals; Latin called "ante cibum". 2. Twice a day : bid In prescription, b.i.d. means twice (means two times) a day. 3. Centimeter : cm 4. Discontinue : D/C 5. Dextrose 5% in water : D5W 6. Extended release : ER 7. Intramuscular : IM 8. Drop : gtt. It is an abbreviation of drops ; Latin "guttae" called drops. 9. Keep vein open : KVO Keep vein open is a medical acronym for an intravenous drip which is flowing to keep the IV open for future use 10. Pound : lb lb. is an abbreviation for pound which is a a measure of weight. Latin called libra 11. Milliequivalent : mEq 12. Microgram : mcg 13. Both eyes : OU Your eyeglass prescription labeled as "OU." which is abbreviation for the Latin term oculus uterque, means both eyes. 14. Nothing by mouth : NPO Nothing by mouth is a medical instruction means withhold food and fluids. Also called as NPO. 15. Normal saline : NS 16. Enteric coasted : EC 17. Ounce : oz 18. After meals: pc 19. Bedtime : hs 20. Whenever necessary : p.r.n 21. Ringers lactate : RL 22. Sustained release : SR 23. Immediately : STAT 24. Three times daily: tid

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  • 12 Dec 2018 @ 01:37
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