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james0929

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A disease condition is considered to be sporadic if it
 
  A) occurs often.
  B) is seen in many parts of the world.
  C) is not caused by heredity.
  D) cannot be traced to a specific cause.
  E) is easily treated using drugs.

Question 2

Misfolded prion proteins may be toxic to brain cells because these
 
  A) can be passed from neuron to neuron.
  B) trigger apoptosis in a neuron.
  C) overstimulate glutamate receptors.
  D) block sodium currents through the neuron membrane.
  E) damage lysosomes leading to neuron swelling.



joechoochoy

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Rationale: Misfolded prion proteins may be toxic to brain cells because these trigger apoptosis in a neuron.



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