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krzymel

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Which of the following is a congenital birth defect?
 
  a. spina bifida
  b. shingles
  c. Alzheimer disease
  d. transient ischemic attack

Question 2

Which of the following organs is NOT a common site for calculus formation?
 
  a. kidney
  b. bladder
  c. ureter
  d. all are common sites for calculus formation



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kaylee05

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Answer to Question 1

a
Explanation:
a. spina bifida: correct
b. shingles: is not congenital
c. Alzheimer disease: is not congenital
d. transient ischemic attack: is not congenital

Answer to Question 2

d
Explanation:
a. kidney: yes, but so are b and c
b. bladder: yes, but so are a and c
c. ureter: yes, but so are a and b
d. all are common sites for calculus formation: correct





 

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