____ are implanted devices that provide electrical pulsations to certain nerves in an effort to control epilepsy and other seizure disorders as well as treat chronic pain.
A. Ventriculoperitoneal shunts
B. Nerve stimulators
C. Insulin pumps
D. Analgesia pulsators
Answer: B
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A) psoriasis B) melanin patches C) jaundice macules D) senile lentigines