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jerry coleman

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on: Jun 26, 2018
An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:
 
  A) meningitis.
  B) meningocele.
  C) intracranial.
  D) hydrocephalus.

Question 2

Excessive amounts of sugar in the blood is called:
 
  A) hypoglycemia.
  B) hypercapnia.
  C) hypercalcemia.
  D) hyperglycemia.


annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Meningitis is inflammation of the brain coverings.
B) Meningocele is a congenital hernia in which the meninges protrude through a spinal defect.
C) Intracranial means within the skull.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Hypoglycemia is a below normal amount of sugar in the blood.
B) Hypercapnia is an above normal amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
C) Hypercalcemia is an above normal amount of calcium in the blood.
D) Correct.


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