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burchfield96

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The prefix hypo- means ________.
 
  A) bad; inadequate
  B) after; behind
  C) below; deficient
  D) slow

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is characterized by progressive dementia, disorientation, and loss of memory?
 
  A) Alzheimer's disease
  B) Reye's syndrome
  C) Bell's palsy
  D) Parkinson's disease



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The prefix hypo- does not mean this.
B) The prefix hypo- does not mean this.
C) Correct
D) The prefix hypo- does not mean this.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by progressive dementia, disorientation, and loss of memory. Reye's syndrome is a combination of symptoms that includes acute encephalopathy and damage to various organs, especially the liver. Bell's palsy is one-sided facial paralysis due to inflammation of the facial nerve. Parkinson's disease is a chronic disorder of the nervous system with fine tremors, muscular weakness, rigidity, and a shuffling gait.




burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


meganmoser117

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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