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dalyningkenk

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A disease that is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control movement is called:
 
  A) Parkinson disease.
  B) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
  C) Tay-Sachs disease.
  D) Alzheimer disease.

Question 2

The process of removing blood from a vein is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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amanda_14

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

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Explanation: A) Correct.
B) ALS is characterized by muscle weakness, atrophy, with spasticity caused by degeneration of motor neurons of the spinal cord.
C) Tay-Sachs disease is an inherited, progressive disease marked by degeneration of brain tissue.
D) Alzheimer disease is a progressive degeneration of brain tissues that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills.

Answer to Question 2

venipuncture or phlebotomy


dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

tranoy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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