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Itch Mites Burrow into Which of the Following Areas of the Body

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Itch mites burrow into which of the following areas of the body?


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CNS

The central nervous system, composed of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that produces catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), in response to stress.

Sympathetic Chain

The sympathetic chain comprises a series of ganglia connected by nerve fibers running parallel to the spinal cord, part of the sympathetic nervous system.

Splanchnic Nerves

Nerves that innervate the viscera, conveying information to and from the gut and other internal organs.

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