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chads108

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A blood clot in a large artery on the left side of the brain can cause symptoms of paralysis on the right side of the body.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The area where the cartilage meets the bone of the rib is known as the ________ joint.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

costochondral



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