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tiara099

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The process through which malignant brain tumors directly damage neurons is
 
  A) the induction of hemorrhage.
  B) excessive release of oxygen radicals.
  C) compression and infiltration.
  D) the induction of seizure activity.
  E) overstimulation of neuron activity.

Question 2

Which of the following cells CANNOT give rise to a brain tumor?
 
  A) meningeal cells
  B) neurons
  C) astrocytes
  D) glial cells
  E) ependymal cells


jojobee318

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Rationale: The process through which malignant brain tumors directly damage neurons is compression and infiltration.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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