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jayhills49

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To reduce brain swelling by pulling water out of brain cells, a substance can be injected intravenously to increase the osmotic pressure of interstitial fluid. Which of the following properties must this substance lack in order to be effective?
 A) permeable to capillary endothelium
  B) nontoxic to neurons
  C) permeable to brain plasma membranes
  D) impermeable to brain plasma membranes
  E) soluble in water

Question 2

One possible consequence of untreated strep throat is a disease causing inflammation of heart called
 A) rheumatic fever.
  B) rheumatoid arthritis.
  C) coronary thrombosis.
  D) coronary ischemia.
  E) angina pectoris.



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chreslie

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Feb 27, 2019
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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